Subject: Hebrews 6:6 explained |
Bible Note: Greetings John! My friend, I keep trying to be polite and highlight areas where we agree. It is alright if you disagree with my positions, but please realize that I'm not just pulling this stuff out of the air. There are many Scriptures which speak of persevering 'if'. I used to work as a computer programmer. If statements in logic work this way: If (condition) then (result) Else (some other result). So, the if passages of Scripture can be viewed in the following way: Example Col. 1:22-23 If you continue in your faith then you will be presented holy in His sight else (you will not be presented holy in His sight). My statements would only be contradictory to Scripture if you could produce a single verse which says that one cannot reject God's grace after having accepted it. I don't recall any such verse. The "I have not lost any" passage occurs in the context where there is one exception - Judas (John 17:12). My main point though is simply that while we may see some points differently, we are still brothers in Christ. Even though I disagree with some of your positions, I recognize that you are a believer and I don't impugn your motives. Please return the courtesy! Your brother in Christ, Tim Moran |