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Have asked this question to many that have your view and it's the one question that can't I can't seemed to get answered.
Thanks for the reply lori milne.
I see this verse from Hebrews used quite often. Often times, at least I remember when I was first saved and I had this verse put in front of me I stopped in my tracks.
Point is, I am a sinner saved my Grace, it doesn't mean I don't sin anymore, as a matter of fact, sin starts in the mind, just as Jesus says, you don't have to physically undress the woman, just the thought of such declares you a sinner.
Ok, I'm good with that, I am human after all, I have the Adam's seed within me.
Then comes Hebrews 10:26, ouch, Jesus already brought the realization of sin to the finest point, now if I sin again I am destined for Hell? Ouch, this hurts.
Here's the truth of Hebrews, reading Hebrews you will find the author is writing to Jews who are neck deep into the Law, (self-righteousness). The author is reminding them of the restrictions of the Law, and how Jesus Christ is, by faith, is far superior to the Law. You'll find 3 or 4 times,the author mentions the judgement that is going to be brought against them, then the author says...But we are not ones who turn back to the law.
Hebrews 3:14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end.
Hebrews 6:4 Some people once had Gods light. They experienced the heavenly gift and shared in the Holy Spirit. 5 They experienced the goodness of Gods word and the powers of the world to come. 6 Yet, they have deserted Christ. They are crucifying the Son of God again and publicly disgracing him. Therefore, they cannot be led a second time to God.
The two verses above show the judgement of those who go back to the Law and all it's self effort. Now knowing that Hebrews is a warning of going back, we need to look at Hebrews 10: 26 -38 the same way.
For example, Hebrews 10:26 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins.
After this he describes a fiery judgement, punishment ect. It really looks bad for the believer, the sinner after being saved.
Aaaaa, but as we get all the way to the end of Hebrews 10, we the believers in Jesus and Jesus alone as our sacrifice we can breath again.
Hebrews 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.
Hebrews 10:26 is for those, even today that are welcome to the church and the body of Christ, dwell within, feel the love within, yet, never accepts Jesus as the one true sacrifice.
So the question is, is our faith strong enough to stay in faith with Jesus Christ, or are we gonna be hit by one of satans fiery darts and try to go back to self works for our salvation?
I'm staying in Faith with Jesus Christ. Going beyond Hebrews 10 you'll find the absolute pleasure God finds in those who have shown Faith and the works it produced in Hebrews 11.