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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: Lost my salvation? (Hebrews 6:4-6) |
Bible Note: Just as a side note, the Calvinists will debate the precise meaning of this passage, but most like me will characterize those being addressed as those who are APPARENTLY Christians, but who do not persevere until the end. The Reformed believe in "once saved, always saved," but in the sense that all of those whom God has regenerated will be preserved to stand firm in their faith until the end (perseverence of the saints). That is not to say that they will not falter in their faith, or that they will not sin, but that no one truly saved will ever finally and fully reject the faith. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whoaccording to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time." --1 Peter 1:3-5 --Joe! |