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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: Mormons point to Heb. 10:26 and say that it means we can lose our salvation if we deliberatly sin. Is that what this vs means? |
Bible Answer: What does Hebrews 10:26 mean? 'Answer: Hebrews 10:26-29 warns against the sin of apostasy. Apostasy is an intentional falling away or defection. Apostates are those who move toward Christ, hear and understand the Gospel, and are on the verge of saving faith, but then rebel and turn away. Willful sinning in this passage carries the idea of consciously and deliberately rejecting Christ. The apostate has knowledge, but no application of that knowledge. Judas Iscariot is the perfect example – he had knowledge but he lacked true faith. The apostate is then beyond salvation because he has rejected the one true sacrifice for sins: the Lord Jesus Christ. To turn away from Him leaves you no true alternative. This passage is not speaking of a believer who falls away, but rather someone who may claim to be a believer, but truly is not. Anyone who apostatizes is proving they never had genuine faith to begin with (1 John 2:19). 'Related Topics: 'Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation? 'Once saved always saved? 'What is the plan of salvation? 'Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins? 'Is eternal security Biblical?' ____________________ www.gotquestions.org/Hebrews-10-26.html * * * * * * * * * * * * * For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. 2 Tim 4:3a NIV |