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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, |
Subject: The apostate, condemned? |
Bible Note: It is my understanding that one who is apostate, has no hope (is condemned.) I derive this understanding from the following scripture. Hebrews 6:4. It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5. who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6. if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace. I understand the word apostate as meaning the following; One who has renounced the faith. Abandonment of a previous loyalty : DEFECTION. What are your thoughts concerning my understanding of this word, apostate, in association to this particular passage? I would request sincere answers from the Christians in this community. |