Hebrews 6
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Hebrews 6:4
It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,
This chapter warns believers against falling away from their faith and turning back to their old ways. It emphasizes the seriousness of apostasy, which is the deliberate rejection of Christ and the abandonment of the Christian faith. The key verses in Hebrews 6:4-6 describe the dire consequences of apostasy. It says that it is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, shared in the Holy Spirit, and tasted the goodness of the word of God, if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance. This does not mean that God's grace is limited, but rather highlights the seriousness of rejecting the salvation that has been offered. The chapter also encourages believers to persevere in their faith and to continue to grow in maturity. It uses the analogy of plants: just as a field that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed, so too are those who fall away from their faith. On the other hand, those who continue to bear fruit and show love for God and others will receive God's blessings and rewards.
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