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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: Works in the Christian experience? |
Bible Note: CDBJ: You are right that we seem to have to carve out time in order to study the Word of God. I hope that you go to a church where you are challenged and taught and helped in this regard. I think that the teaching/training function of the American church, in training its members in righteousness, has largely fallen by the wayside. WHile individual study is an essential, the corporate body of believers exists to help one another in this endeavour, for the sake of God's glory. I would heartily recommend that every Christian take the time, however, to learn about church history. It gives us a sense of our heritage, and since we are a "holy nation" ourselves (1 Peter 2:9-10), it is good to know how God has been working though His people from Pentecost to the present day. One of the most readable overviews of church history that I have come across is called "Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce Shelley. It often surprises people to realize that God actually didn't take a break between the Acts of the Apostles and the 20th century! Thanks for your comments... --Joe! |