November 4
Hebrews 6:1-20
One of the clear statements made throughout Scripture is that our salvation is secure. When we place our faith in Christ we move from death to life (John 5:24), we can know that we have salvation (1 John 5:13), and eternal life (John 3:16). These truths are clearly presented throughout Scripture, so when you read Hebrews 6:4-6, how do you put these verses together with the others previously mentioned?
On the surface the language of Hebrews 6:4-6 seems to speak of someone who is a believer and yet we are told that they cannot "be brought back to repentance." Does this mean we can lose our salvation? In my opinion, a closer look reveals that verses 4-5 do not describe a believer but someone who has been exposed to the gospel and even experienced some of its benefits in the church but never trusted in Christ. Due to this person's consistent rejection, their hearts have become so hardened that there is no room left for repentance. If we say no to God too many times, we may reach a point where saying yes becomes an impossibility. This is reiterated in verses 7-8 and the two different types of soil. Christ has died for everyone but only those who respond in faith reap the benefits of his death.
We need to continually keep a soft heart toward God, trust in Christ if we have not yet, and call others to the salvation that is only available in Christ by grace through faith. God’s grace compels us to be diligent in following him.
Father God, thank you for the secure gift of eternal life. Help me to cherish this gift, share it with others, and live in response to it. Amen.
How confident do you feel in your own salvation and where does this assurance come from?
One of the clear statements made throughout Scripture is that our salvation is secure. When we place our faith in Christ we move from death to life (John 5:24), we can know that we have salvation (1 John 5:13), and eternal life (John 3:16). These truths are clearly presented throughout Scripture, so when you read Hebrews 6:4-6, how do you put these verses together with the others previously mentioned?
On the surface the language of Hebrews 6:4-6 seems to speak of someone who is a believer and yet we are told that they cannot "be brought back to repentance." Does this mean we can lose our salvation? In my opinion, a closer look reveals that verses 4-5 do not describe a believer but someone who has been exposed to the gospel and even experienced some of its benefits in the church but never trusted in Christ. Due to this person's consistent rejection, their hearts have become so hardened that there is no room left for repentance. If we say no to God too many times, we may reach a point where saying yes becomes an impossibility. This is reiterated in verses 7-8 and the two different types of soil. Christ has died for everyone but only those who respond in faith reap the benefits of his death.
We need to continually keep a soft heart toward God, trust in Christ if we have not yet, and call others to the salvation that is only available in Christ by grace through faith. God’s grace compels us to be diligent in following him.
Father God, thank you for the secure gift of eternal life. Help me to cherish this gift, share it with others, and live in response to it. Amen.
How confident do you feel in your own salvation and where does this assurance come from?
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