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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:
This question regards Heb 6:4-6. My question is this: could somebody who believes that you can not loose your salvation tell me how you understand this verse? In an attempt to save waisted time let me say a few things. First, I believe in the eternal security of the believer therefore there is no need to convince me of that doctrine. I'm looking how this verse is compatable with that doctrine. Second, I do not find the arguement that I have heard some people say, that this verse is talking about hypothetically "if we could loose our salvation." That explination does not fit within the context at all in my opinion. So if you do think that really is the explination, you need to argue it in good detail and show exactly how this is Paul's line of reasoning. Third, I do feel I might have my own answer, but it relies on stating that the translators of the NASB have not chosen the best translation of a particular participle within this passage. Not in definition but in terms of syntax. However, I'm not entirely comfortable with that answer so I am seeking what other answer there "might" be. Thank you in advance for your thoughts. |
Bible Answer: Beja, One does not nor neither can they lose their salvation. Now walking away from God is a whole other story. 1 John 3:7-9 case in point, Most will agree that we all sin every single day conscious or otherwise. Now we as disciples of Jesus Christ can do one of two things, We can repent 1 John 1:9 and continue in faith with our Lord and Savior or we can willfully choose to continue to continue in the sin that we get ourselves into 1 John 3:9 in which case that individual puts his/her self in grave danger. Folks it's up to individuals (disciples) to nurture and cultivate their walk with God daily. If we choose not to do so....? In Him, lionheart |