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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: I was wanting to know what "falling away" means...pertaining to my life...I found Christ when I was 14 and I was totally involved and the Holy Spirit was in me, but I slowly began to long to be "popular" in high school and fell away from God and was living in sin, But a year ago I realized what I had been doing and have been trying to repent, but this time has never been the same. I know I have the head knowledge of God and I know what is right and wrong, but praying is so different this time and it's like I have very little emotions. And I know I slipped away and fell into sin after tasting God. I want your honest answer. Remember if you think that you should give me some encouraging thought that goes against what you believe, not only will you be considered "least in the Kingdom of Heaven" (Matthew 5:19), but it will be also lying to me (which is a sin)...I'm seeking the truth |
Bible Answer: First of all, we have to be clear in our mind as to what this passage means. The letter to the Hebrews was written to a group of Jews that was truly christian, but being tempted to go back to their former religion, that is Judaism. The point, therefore, for the author, is to warn them lovingly that there is not a greater sin to think that salvation in Christ would not be the better solution for our eternity. It is in the same line that we should understand a bit further in the epistle the passsage of 10.26 and following. Now, concerning your lethargy that you seem to live, we must be honest. Probably God is talking powerfully to you by that. He expresses His holy character showing you the great sadness it caused to Him in backsliding in your life. But the fact is that there is encouragement however. Just to think that you want to be repentant, is a sign that you have not been rejected by God. If you read well the verse, repentance seemed to be impossible for them. But for you, repentance seems to be the way you are on the inside. So, keep on seeking God and He will surely lead you in the full recovery. Do not forget in conclusion, that while David had to bear on his shoulders the consequences of his sin against Bath-Scheeba and her husband, he was nevertheless forgiven by God. |