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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: What does Heb. 6:4-6 and Heb. 10:26-27 mean if not an indication that it is possible for a saved person to choose to fall? |
Bible Answer: Does Hebrews 6:4-6 mean we can lose our salvation? 'Answer: Hebrews 6:4-6 is one of the most difficult passages to interpret in the entire Bible. If it truly says that believers can lose their salvation, then it is also saying that “ex-believers” can NEVER regain their salvation, “it is impossible…if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance.” To my knowledge, everyone who teaches that salvation can be lost also believes that salvation can be regained. But, if Hebrews 6:4-6 is used to prove loss of salvation, then it also proves that salvation lost can never be regained. 'So, what do I think Hebrews 6:4-6 is saying? I believe it is presenting a “hypothetical” situation. It is saying that if a true believer were to fall away (which 1 John 2:19 says is impossible) then there would be no other way of salvation, because there is no other way (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). If believers were to reject Christ (which is impossible) they could never come back because “to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace” (Hebrews 6:6). 'Related Topics: 'What does Hebrews 10:26 mean? 'Once saved always saved? 'Do Christians have to keep asking for forgiveness for their sins? 'If we doubt our salvation, does that mean we are not saved? 'Is eternal security Biblical?' ____________________ www.seekfind.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. 2 Tim 4:3a NIV |