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1 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | NYP | 149058 | ||
It is my understanding that one who is apostate, has no hope (is condemned.) I derive this understanding from the following scripture. Hebrews 6:4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6. if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. I understand the word apostate as meaning the following; One who has renounced the faith. Abandonment of a previous loyalty : DEFECTION. What are your thoughts concerning my understanding of this word, apostate, in association to this particular passage? I would request sincere answers from the Christians in this community. |
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2 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | DocTrinsograce | 149879 | ||
Dear NYP, Referring back to the following passage: "A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold." When He had said these things He cried, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" (Luke 8:5-8) Christ explains the meaning of this parable in verses 10 through 18 of the same chapter. There are three scenarios in this passage, representing three different responses to the Gospel. As Baptists, we tend to spread the seed and if there is the tiniest sprout evident or even imagined, we cry, "New convert!" and get him baptized, incrementing the counters, and pat ourselves on the back for being such effective soul winners! Clearly, however, there are many who do not persevere, though they appear to be new members of the family. It is one of these categories to which the people mentioned in Hebrews 6 are members. These are those mentioned in the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith in Chapter 10, paragraph 4. My two mites, at any rate... In Him, Doc |
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3 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | NYP | 149886 | ||
Youre seems to be a picture of a babe who has been left to fend for himself which, no doubt happens only too often. I am speaking of one who has grown and matured in Christ, then for whatever reason, turned from the faith. ie. Jewish and Muslim converts, or one who simply turns back to a life of sin and indifference to the word of God. Perhaps my picture could be compaired to the seed which fell amoung the thorns. Or perhaps one which fell on good ground, then was later choked by thorns which grew all around. Scripture seems to state that this person is condemned, for there is no more sacrifice for his sins. Christ will not be crucified a second time. Do I get any change back on my mite and a half now, Doc? Thinking of these "mites" is making me want to scratch. |
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4 | The apostate, condemned? | Heb 6:4 | DocTrinsograce | 149924 | ||
Dear NYP, I think that all of the examples you mention have one thing in common: they do not persevere. Perseverance is one of the the identifying attributes of God's own. (Luke 9:62) In Him, Doc PS Your pun was dyno-mite, I mite add. |
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