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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. |
Subject: Hebrews 6:6 explained |
Bible Note: Jesusman, I don't have time to dealve into this in much detail, but let me at least give you something to think about: I do agree, BTW, that this is not talking about losing E.Life salvation. However, the context - "those who have been enlightened by the Holy Spirit" - is in my mind clearly referring to believers. So how to settle the at-1st apparent contradiction? The key, in my mind, is misunderstanding that repentance has to do w/ salvation (eternal life) here. It does not. When a believer reaches the pt. in which he continues to harden his heart, he is then at a pt. in which it is impossible (for us) to renew to repentance. God may take him home. But God may also bring about things in his life such that he will eventually respond (be renewed to repentance). IOW, though this person may have reached a pt. at which it is humanly impossible for us to renew to repentance, if we continue to pray, God can eventually perhaps renew them to a repentant heart. It will be a painful process for that believer. But that which is impossible for man is possible for God. You might want to look at other posts by myself and others regarding this. Thanks, BadDog |