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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: Can someone please explain to me Hebrews 6:4. It seems to be saying that if you fall away from Christ, you cannot be forgiven. This does not seem to possible considering the rest of the bible tells me different. |
Bible Answer: Greetings Ren333! Disclaimer: I approach this verse from an Arminian perspective. The way I understand Heb. 6:4 is simply this: Hebrews is addressed to a congregation made up of primarily Jewish Christians. Because of persecution and false teaching, some of these Christians were tempted to go back to Judaism. The message of Heb. 6:4 is that if you turn your back on Christ, there is no other way of salvation. The same sort of concept is discussed in Heb. 10:26-29. The concept addressed is a knowing and deliberate rejection of Christ. Both of these passages describe someone who has known Christ and rejected Him. Such a person will not be brought back to repentance. How could they? They have known Christ's love and yet rejected it. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |