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NASB | Hebrews 6:6 and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 6:6 and then have fallen away--it is impossible to bring them back again to repentance, since they again nail the Son of God on the cross [for as far as they are concerned, they are treating the death of Christ as if they were not saved by it], and are holding Him up again to public disgrace. |
Bible Question: Does anyone have good insight into the meaning of this passage? It seems to suggest that if you hear the truth of the gospel, and then reject it, you will never be given another opportunity. But that conclusion seems to condradict a God who is long-suffering and not willing that any should perish. I intended for the scripture reference to show verse 4,5 and 6 but couldn't find a way to make it list all 3 verses. Thanks, fellow Bereans. |
Bible Answer: To know the gospel and not believe it is the one unpardonable sin. It's one thing to give in to sin; yet ask for forgiveness and believe that God will deliver you from it. It's totally another to actually KNOW about God, THEN openly diss Him, believing what you say. Satan knew God, but it didn't stop him from attempting a heavenly coup d'etat, which God smacked down with His coup de grace (or is it coup DISgrace? Coup DISS grace? Sorry, having fun with words, hehe) Once you are led to Christ, once you hear the gospel, if you still continue to disbelieve and reject Him, what makes you think you deserve get another shot? If you reject Him now when He shows His power and glory, what's to stop you from rejecting Him later? If that doesn't convince you, then basically nothing will. It takes a lot to first confess to know that Jesus died for your sins, then say "Naw, this ain't real. He didn't die and come back; this is garbage". God shows mercy and unlimited patience with those who know that He is God. He does not want to see any of His children perish. But to openly and outright reject God and believe it after knowing about Him is unforgivable. To know the truth and say it's whacked is the sure method to get a one-way ticket to that smelting pool we call Hell. |