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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: Hebrews 6:4 |
Bible Note: ibelieve: As I said in my previous post, I am not saying that I am "right" and you are "wrong." I sincerely mean that. I thank you for sharing with us your interpretation/understanding of Hebrews 6:1 and following. Since there are at least four major interpretations of this passage, it would be inappropriate for me to declare that I have "the one correct" intepretation. Nor do I make that assertion. As I also said, I have no quarrel, no problem with you. I'm glad to see you here, participating in the forum. It is in a spirit of humility and respect for you that I ask you and the readers to consider the following regarding Hebrews 6:4-6. "By far, the most serious interpretive challenge [in Hebrews] is found in 6:4-6. The phrase 'once enlightened' is often taken to refer to Christians, and the accompanying warning taken to indicate the danger of losing their salvation if 'they fall away' and 'crucify again for themselves the Son of God.' But there is no mention of their being saved and they are not described with any terms that apply only to believers (such as holy, born again, righteous, or saints). This problem arises from inaccurately identifying the spiritual condition of the ones being addressed. In this case, they were unbelievers who had been exposed to God's redemptive truth, and perhaps made a profession of faith, but had not exercised genuine saving faith. In 10:26 the reference once again is to apostate Christians, not to genuine believers who are often incorrectly thought to lose their salvation because of their sins" (p. 1896, MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing). Thank you for your consideration. Radioman |