Bible Question: What is the verse in Hebrews chapter 6 verse 6 saying |
Bible Answer: Dear lonely blue, You have asked a very good question. You will probably recieve a variety of answers. After all is said and done, it will be the Holy Spirit who will lead you to the truth through your own study of His Word. Having said that, I would be happy to share with you my understanding. First of all, God never, ever contradicts Himself. If we read two verses that seem to contradict each other, you can rely on the fact that it arises from our ignorance, not an error in God's Word. A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon, a man greatly used by God, was a great help to me on this question. (You can find it at www.spurgeon.org). The Bible teaches that once we have become a part of the Body of Christ through faith in Jesus, we are covered with His righteousness. We are released from the curse of the law and are saved because of Christ's death on the cross. He died in our place. As Christians we serve Him out of love. He is the One who works within us to bring us closer to him. Therefore, our salvation is in His hands, not ours and because He never fails we can be secure in Him. I beleive what Paul is saying is that, it is impossible for a christian to fall away completely from Christ because if he did, it would be impossible for him to be saved a second time. When Jesus died on the cross, He said it is finished. Christ will never be crucified a 2nd time. Trust in Christ alone and place no confidence in your own ability. I have found great freedom and great joy by looking unto Him. You may even have to change your screename to Loved1! God Bless you, John |