Safe, Then Lost?

Mon. 6/3/12: Hebrews 6:4 (NKJV)            What does partakers mean?

For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit,

What does partakers mean? This Greek word, μέτοχος, metochos, means being separate partners, but together as in business. Another Greek word, κοινωνία, koinōnia means being part off. This is used is an intimate way. The use of the former denotes knowledge of our sins and working with the Holy Spirit. The latter Greek word indicates forgiven sins and an indwelling Holy Spirit.

Tue. 6/4/12: Hebrews 6:5 (NKJV)            What does tasted mean?

… and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

What does tasted mean? Wine tasters simply use mouth and tongue to taste, not drink wine. This connotes the analogy: tasted but not indwelt.

Wed. 6/5/12: Hebrews 6:6 (NKJV)            What does renew repentance mean?

… if they fall away, (it is impossible) to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame.

What does renew repentance mean? Repentance is the turning point at which a soul recognizes the need for a Savior outside self. If the Savior is rejected, His crucifixion is calculated to be worthless by that soul. Renewal to repentance is no longer an option.

Thu. 6/6/12: Hebrews 6:9 (NKJV)             What things accompany salvation?

But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.

What things accompany salvation? Fellowship with Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The passage above is Not to believers but those who come to the brink and then back away.

Fri. 6/7/12: Hebrews 6:11 – 12 (NKJV)            What is full assurance of hope?

And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

What is full assurance of hope? The hope of the resurrection, not as ‘I hope to rise again,’ but as a confident certainty.