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NASB | Hebrews 10:26 ¶ For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 10:26 ¶ For if we go on willfully and deliberately sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice [to atone] for our sins [that is, no further offering to anticipate], |
Bible Question (short): Hebrews 10:26 |
Question (full): First of all, this scares me. I asked the Lord into my heart when I was 12. (17 years ago). I was young and i was so happy the Lord saved me, but I couldn't quit sinning not long after that. I kept talking to the Lord, praying, reading, and asking forgiveness for my sins. Even though I tried, I couldn't truly turn away from my sins. Later on in life I rededicated my life to Him and asked Him to forgive me, and I still couldn't stop sinning. I got into cussing, being snotty with people sometimes, and watching porno so much. This went of for about 6 years I guess, and most of the time when I would watch that filth, I would feel a calling not to watch it. I would tell God I'm sorry, but I'm just not strong enough to stop. I even asked God to give me strength to stop. So just 3 months ago, i felt like i had let God down for so long, and that he deserved so much more from me, and i felt awful for the things i've done and the way i've been. i promised Him that i would give up the cussing, bad music, porno's and whatever other things came at me to do that i knew was wrong. i called my pastor and told him about my decision and told him of how bad i felt for my actions over the years. he lead me throught the sinners prayer again, and i have work diligently to stay away from all that trash for the past 3 months. i haven't went back to cussing, the music, nor the movies. i have read the bible more than i ever did when i was younger and i'm really sold out. i now realize that i have to strive to follow God's commandments, whereas that didn't really sink in before ya know? I started reading so much like i said before and i came across Hebrews 10:26, and Hebrews 6:1-8 and it caused fear in me to such an extent. That Scripture states that if we go on willing sinning after knowing the Knowledge of Truth, that there remains no more sacrifice for sins. It has scared me so bad, and i need to get a full understanding of what these Scriptures mean to me? I feel that it is talking about those who renounce their faith, reject that Jesus is who He says He is. When you get scared you ask yourself, did i do this or did i do that. I love the Lord and I want to live for Him!!! I just got lazy/sloppy in my life and never followed His commandments to stop living in those sins. But today I am not living in them, and thank God I don't participate in those anymore either. This scripture isn't talking about someone like me is it? Does a person who makes the decision to repent of their awfulness, and try to do what God wants them to do need to even consider this Scripture? An apostate never wants to come back to God correct? A person who renounces their Christian beliefs would never want to get their life straight and do His commandments correct? I don't know how far a person has to go before they reach this state, but i had gotten deep into my sinful life, but i always prayed when i thought about it or remembered. I would occasionally listened to a Christian radio station we have locally. I've went to Church and really felt that God still loves me, and I even cry when I sing praise songs about Him. I'm floating my boat, we should all praise Him!!! I just desire Him, and these scriptures scare me somewhat you know? Please write me back... God bless you.. Love, Bill |