Heb 6:4-8 | Family | STEP | Enlightened ; in the knowledge of the gospel. The heavenly gift ; that which God bestows upon men in the gospel. Of the Holy Ghost ; of the gifts which he bestows. .

Hebrews 6:4-8

Enlightened; in the knowledge of the gospel.

The heavenly gift; that which God bestows upon men in the gospel.

Of the Holy Ghost; of the gifts which he bestows. 1Co 12:4-11. Have tasted the good word of God; have had experience of its excellency and power.

And the powers of the world to come; the world to come is probably here, as in chap Heb 2:5, the gospel dispensation, and its powers are those specified in chap Heb 2:4. Fall away; renounce Christianity, turn against Christ, and openly apostatize from his religion. If they do this they will perish, because they renounce the only way of salvation, and treat Christ as an imposter, deserving of crucifixion. Receiveth blessing from God; he rewards its fruitfulness with his blessing, making it still further fruitful. Compare the Saviour's words, "He that hath, to him shall be given." Mr 4:25. Thorns and briars; only.

Rejected; as worthless.

Nigh unto cursing; being given up to perpetual barrenness; bearing that which is fit only to be burned. So those who renounce Christ, go back to the world, and continue in sin, the Holy Ghost will leave to perpetual barrenness and death.