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1 | Halting short of faith in Christ. | Heb 6:4 | kalos | 5079 | ||
6:4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, "impossible "Hebrews 6:4-8 presents the case of Jewish professed believers who halt short of faith in Christ after advancing to the very threshold of salvation, even "going along with" the Holy Spirit in His work of enlightenment and conviction (John 16:8-10). It is not said that they had faith. This supposed person is like the spies at Kadesh-barnea (Deuteronomy 1:19-26) who saw the land and had the very fruit of it in their hands, and yet turned back. "partakers (Greek - iJlavskomai ," going along with)." Bibliography Information Scofield, C.I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Hebrews 6". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries/ScofieldReferenceNotes/ 1917. |
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2 | Halting short of faith in Christ. | Heb 6:4 | reformedreader | 6272 | ||
JVH0212, A very good explanation and understanding of verses that seem to give Christians trouble interpreting. Many believe "having been enlightened" and "tasted the heavenly gift" must refer to the (alleged) offer of salvation but this is not at all what the writer is referencing. Sam Hughey |
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