Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift… I. THERE WILL BE A REGULATING INFLUENCE UPON OUR PRESENT LIFE. 1. The inward life will become increasingly pure and holy. 2. The outward life will become increasingly human, just, unselfish. II. THERE WILL. BE A SUSTAINING INFLUENCE. In times of despondency, sadness, loss, and temptation, we shall bravely bear all, and wait for the " eternal years." III. THERE WILL BE A RESTRAINING INFLUENCE. 1. Thoughts, motives, professions, deeds, will be kept in the right direction. 2. There will be no apostasy of heart or life. (James Foster, B. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, |
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