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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: Greetings Delirious! Pertaining to life.. Once upon a time, an average boy was born for the second time.. He whispered up the prayer while standing prone at the altar that he'd kept hid inside.. The vision came, you saw the odds, a hundred little gods on a gilded wheel.. You said "These will vie to take your place, but Father, by your grace I will never kneel." And I saw you take off, full steam ahead, for the "finish line." (1 Cor. 9:24; Heb. 12:1) But darkness falls, the devil stirs, and as your vision blurs you start stumbling... The heart is weak, the will is gone, and every strong conviction comes tumbling down.. Malice rains, it bleeds you dry, as every little god buys its pound of flesh.. And I saw you changing your tunes for the party line.. Then, the vision came (Luke 15:17), you saw the odds, a hundred little gods on a gilded wheel.. You said, "These have tried to take your place, but Father, by your grace I will never kneel!! I will never kneel!" Off in the distance, bloodied but wise, as you squint with the light of the truth in your eyes, I saw you as both hands were raised, and I saw your lips move in praise, and I saw you steady your gaze for the finish line! (Luke 15:20) Every idol like dust, a word scattered them all, and I rose to my feet when you scaled the last wall, and I gasped when I saw you fall in His arms at the finish line! (Luke 15:32) Does this sound like your journey? (Adapted from Steve Taylor's song "The Finish Line", 1993, Album: 'Squint') Blessings to you, Makarios |