Thursday, March 26
Read Hebrews 6:4-8
To commit “apostasy” is to fall away or to reject. These verses seem to make it very clear that it is possible to fall away or reject the gospel after believing. What would make this sort of thing possible? Why would someone want to leave the faith after receiving so much from God? Our answers are found in the verses we have been studying the past few weeks. Neglecting our faith and not pushing forward to maturity and growth in Christ can lead to falling away. In verse 9, the author acknowledges that he expects better things for the Hebrews. Part of the reason he expects more is because he is there to remind them of the great Christ they are following. He is there to urge them on to growth in Christ. He is there to see that they are spiritually fit so as not to fall to any traps of the enemy. To commit apostasy, one has to fight God. They may not literally hold their hand up in his face and deny him, but they do have to neglect the love and grace that he has bestowed upon them and neglect the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit and the Church. Apostasy is possible, but it should not be seen as easy. I am confident of better things for you, too.