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NASB | Hebrews 6:4 For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 6:4 For [it is impossible to restore to repentance] those who have once been enlightened [spiritually] and who have tasted and consciously experienced the heavenly gift and have shared in the Holy Spirit, |
Bible Question: WHO is Hebrews 6:4-11 refering to? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Quili... Welcome to the forum! I would differ with Emmaus on this interpretation. Instead, these persons are probably baptized (per the use of the word "inluminati" for baptism by church fathers like Justin Martyr and Clemens Alexandrinus) yet unsaved. Perhaps they are similar to those Paul speaks of in Romans 9:32, they have sought salvation through works, rather than faith. Or perhaps they are those whose faith is through the wisdom of man, and not of God (1 Cor 2:5). They can probably articulate the gospel and the benefits of salvation. However, they are not redeemed. Sometimes people reform their lives when they hear the gospel, but they do not respond in saving faith. In Him, Doc |