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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:
Hi Rowdy! Once again, please clarify what you mean by "better safe than sorry"! How do you apply this to the study of God's Word? Blessings, mommapbs |
Bible Answer: I'd like to start with a reference to my previous post of 109057 which dealth with this same issue. But in specific response to your query, I simply mean what most people mean with its use. When you find yourself with a problem such as the contrast between these verses, or the controversy surrounding the Rapture, Premillenialism, the requirement of baptism in God's plan of savation, it's always preferred and strongly encouraged for us to keep studying and make the correct conclusion. I always like to repeat that the Bible is its own best commentary. All the other commentaries are fine for discussion and opinions are "a dime a dozen," including mine. But we can't argue with God's Word. That being said, we're still left with this quandry of Heb 6:4 and 2 Pet 2. I can only say that I have studied this subject of "Falling from Grace" all my life. There's numerous examples in the Bible showing God's people both in the OT and the NT who at one time, showed their faith in God, King Saul, King David, Anninias and Saphira, the folks in the 7 letters of Asia from Jesus in Revelation. In all these examples above, God gives ample opportunity for them to repent and to "get back in God's good graces." King Saul failed to do so whereas King David did repent and is called "a man after God's own heart." Time and time again, we're warned to be on guard like Apostle Paul buffeting his own body to prevent ourselves from being lost. There's just too much evidence in the Bible against this doctrine, "Once Saved, Always Saved." To summarize "Better safe than sorry," I would have to say is best digested as follows: Are we prepared to meet our Maker with that conclusion? Could you defend your position in God's perfect court of law and justice with a truly sincere and honest conscience when He expects us to know better and to trust Him to settle controversial matters? God bless you for asking the question. Just keep studying and praying about it. I really would like to discuss this with you further or with anyone else. Please let me know. |