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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: what does Hebrews 6v4-6 mean? |
Bible Note: EdB: You make a good point here. Yours is a very interesting observation, one that deserves serious consideration. And, may I add, the doctrines on which these three men would disagree are all considered secondary (not trivial, not unimportant, but secondary) doctrinal issues. None fits the category of the essentials of the Christian faith, i.e., the basic doctrines of the Bible. (See previous postings for a definition and discussions of what is meant by essentials vs. secondary issues.) For example, acceptance or rejection of tongues, Calvinism, the rapture doctrine, etc. does not determine whether one is going to heaven. These are secondary issues. On the other hand, if one does not believe in the Trinity of God or the Deity of Christ, then, by definition, one is NOT a Christian. The Deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity are examples of the essentials of the Christian faith. What we believe about these two issues has everything to do with whether we are Christians. |