"THOSE" WHO "HAVE"...

"THOSE"

“… For it is impossible to bring back to repentance "those" who were once enlightened—"those" who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they  ("those")themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

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 It is IMPOSSIBLE to BRING BACK "THOSE" or assist "THOSE" in RETURNING to a previous condition of REPENTANCE. During the process of repentance the INNER MAN (WOMAN) is being “RENEWED.” “.. our inner man is being renewed day by day...” (2 Corinthians 4:16 NASB). “...the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him...” (Colossian 3:10 NASB).  

“....Let the [Holy] ...Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes....” (Ephesians 4:23 NLT). “…Be transformed by the renewing of [your] mind….” (Romans 12:2 KJV).  “… We all … are changed (transformed, RENEWED) into the same image [of Christ] from glory to glory …” (2 Corinthians 3:18 KJV).

“….let us make man in “our” image, after our likeness…” (Genesis 1:26 KJV).  “…..God created man in his own image…..male and female created he them…” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). “….God formed man of the dust of the ground (BODY), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (HOLY SPIRIT); and man became a living soul (SOUL)…” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).

The INDWELLING Holy Spirit is EMPOWERING the RENEWAL. ^“…That great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you  (through the indwelling Holy Spirit) with everything good for doing his will, and may he work “IN US”  (through the indwelling holy spirit) what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ …” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…It is God which worketh IN YOU (THROUGH his indwelling Holy Spirit) both to will and to do of his good pleasure…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…the Father that dwelleth in [YOU], he doeth the works (the holy spirit doeth the works of renewal)…” (John 14:10 KJV).

The Holy Spirit INDWELLS within and DEVELOPS the SPIRITUAL LIFE. “... He saved us ... by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit...” (Titus 3:5 NASB). “… [God,] the Holy Spirit gives birth to SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT). “…GOD, [the Holy Spirit] IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…God [the Holy Spirit SENDS] … forth the Spirit of His Son (WORD) “INTO” [Y]OUR HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…God [the Holy Spirit] has given [you] HIS Spirit as PROOF (TO CONFIRM)  … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).  

“…The [Holy] Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “…God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people…” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).

The indwelling Holy Spirit RENEWS or RESTORES a WHOLENESS to the repentant by reviving them through HIS INNER POWER to the FULLNESS of a LIVING SOUL again! “…..God created man in his own image…..male and female created he them…” (Genesis 1:27 KJV). “….God formed man of the dust of the ground (BODY), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (HOLY SPIRIT); and man became a living soul (SOUL)…” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).

God is a “…restorer of thy life…” (Ruth 4:15 KJV). “…He restoreth my SOUL…” (Psalm 23 KJV). “…The law of the LORD (the WORD of God) is perfect, restoring the SOUL…” (Psalm 19 NASB). “….He (the WORD OF GOD) restoreth my soul….” (PSALM 23:1-3 NLT). “…I (God, the holy spirit) will restore…” (Jeremiah 30:17 KJV).  “…the Holy Spirit gives birth to (or restores) SPIRITUAL LIFE…” (John 3:6 NLT). “….Jesus Christ (the WORD of GOD) maketh thee WHOLE (AGAIN)…” (Acts 9:34 KJV). “... and man became a living soul …” (Genesis 2:7 KJV).

However, “…  it is impossible to bring back to repentance "those" who were once enlightened—"those" who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

It is IMPOSSIBLE, the bible says, to BRING BACK to REPENTANCE those ONCE enlightened, WHO HAVE experienced good things from heaven, WHO HAVE partook of the Holy Spirit, WHO HAVE tasted the Word of God, and WHO HAVE witnessed the power of God to come.

WHO? THOSE who WERE enlightened: “… His (Jesus) name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “… I am (jesus, the word of god) the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light... (Ephesians 5:19 NLT). ” “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Word was God … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “… I am the light of the world..." (John 9:5, 8:12 KJV). “... He (THE WORD) is a light to reveal God to the nations...” (Luke 2:32 NLT). “.. A Light of revelation...” (LUKE 2:32 NASB). “…The Light which … enlightens every man…” (John 1:19 NASB).

WHO? THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED the good things of heaven.“...Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17 KJV).  “…The HOLY SPIRIT …gives all these gifts and POWERS… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…The GIFT by grace……” (Romans 5:15 KJV). ”… ye [are]…saved through faith…it is the GIFT of God…” (Ephesians 2:8 KJV). “…The GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ ….” (Romans 6:23 KJV).  “….ye shall receive the GIFT of the Holy Ghost…” (Acts 2:38 KJV). “…the GIFT of righteousness…” (Romans 5:17 KJV). “…I am leaving you with a GIFT—peace of mind and heart...” (John 14:27 KJV). “… People should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God…” (Ecclesiastes 3:13 NLT). “…God has given us different GIFTS for doing certain things well…” (Romans 12:6 NLT). “…every man hath his proper GIFT of God...” (2 Corinthians 7:7 KJV). “…Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable GIFT(S)…” (2 Corinthians  9:16 KJV). “…his divine power hath given unto us ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV). “…BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who HATH blessed us with all spiritual blessings … in heavenly places in Christ…” (Ephesians 1:3 KJV).

WHO? THOSE WHO HAVE TASTED the goodness of the Word of God. “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD: BLESSED (happy, nourished) is the man (woman) that trusteth in him (depend upon him)...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).“…The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward …” (Psalm 19:7-11 NASB).“All scripture is given by INSPIRATION of God …” (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV). “... Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts...” (Jeremiah 15:16 NASB). “... How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Psalms 119:103 NASB). “... He said to me, "Son of man, feed your stomach and fill your body with this scroll which I am giving you." Then I ate it, and it was sweet as honey in my mouth...” (Ezekiel 3:3 NASB).

WHO? THOSE WHO HAVE SHARED with the Holy Spirit. God says, “…..I… [LOVE YOU]… with an everlasting love…” ….and [you say,]… [YOU LOVE GOD]… with all [my]... heart… mind… soul… and  understanding….” (Jeremiah 31:3; Romans 12:3 KJV). “…GOD, [the Holy Spirit] IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…God [the Holy Spirit SENDS] … forth the Spirit of His Son (WORD) “INTO” [Y]OUR HEARTS…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…God [the Holy Spirit] has given [you] HIS Spirit as PROOF (TO CONFIRM)  … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT).  “…The [Holy] Spirit of God dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…The Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16 KJV). “…God hath said, I will dwell in them…” (2 Corinthians 6:16 KJV).“…He that is joined unto the Lord is ONE spirit… [with him]…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV).

WHO? THOSE WHO HAVE TASTED the POWER of the world to come. “… the disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs…” (Matthew 16:20 NLT). “… God confirmed the message by giving signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit whenever he chose…” (Hebrews 2:4 NLT). “…The disciples went everywhere and preached, and the Lord worked through them, confirming what they said by many miraculous signs…” (Mark 16:20 KJV). “… he hath done marvellous things…” (Psalm 98:1 KJV). “…I’ve … done it … so you will know that I am the Lord…” (Exodus 10:1-2 NLT). “… Then you will know that I am the Lord your God…’” (Exodus 16:12 NLT). “…For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were EYEWITNESSES of his majesty….” (2 Peter 1:16 NLT). “…those who from the first were EYEWITNESSES and servants of the Word…” (Luke 1:1-2 NLT). “….Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were EYEWITNESSES, and ministers of the Word…” (Luke 1:1-2 KJV).  “…And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

THUS, “…  It is impossible to bring such people (‘those”) back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

As I said before the REFUTERS OF “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” AGREE THAT A TRUE BELIEVER IS SAVED,  BUT IF THEY ARE LIVING AS A PAGAN WHERE THEY HAVE FALLEN FROM GRACE, THEY CAN BECOME JUST AS ETERNALLY LOST AS THE “PROFESSED” BELIEVER or the NON-BELIEVER AND ARE “NOT” GUARANTEED TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE.

 On the other hand, the SUPPORTERS of “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” SAY: THE UNREPENTENT, “TRUE” BELIEVER IS SAVED, BUT THEY ARE LIVING IN A “TEMPORARY” STATE OF PAGANISM (FALLEN FROM GRACE AND ACTING LIKE A PAGAN), BUT GOD WILL “CORRECT” THEM SO THEY WILL “STILL” INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE.

We LOOKED AT SCRIPTURE regarding “ONCE SAVED: ALWAYS SAVED” AND you must decide for YOURSELF whether you are a SUPPORTER or REFUTER of this DOCTRINE.

SUPPORTERS and REFUTERS of “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” can DEBATE their opinions until Christ’s return, but the SAVED should want to KNOW the TRUTH! “... This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son (beholds the Word) and believes in Him (depends upon the Word) will have eternal life, and I Myself (the Word) will raise him up on the last day...” (John 6:39-40 NASB).

This VERSE does not SAY anything about ALWAYS being SAVED, but it does reflect God’s WILL and heart’s desire about the SAVED. God’s WILL is NOT to LOSE any of the SAVED and his WILL is to RAISE them up on the last day. HIS WILL bespeaks of HIS SIDE of the commitment. He TRULY doesn’t WANT anyone to perish. God “….is ... NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV).

God’s will and heart’s desire is “NOT” to LOSE any one, but to raise them up on that last day, and that NONE perish. Nonetheless, MANY will be lost, won’t be raised up on the last day, and will perish anyway.  WHY? “…He that believeth on him is not condemned: but HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, because HE HATH NOT BELIEVED in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And THIS IS THE CONDEMNATION, that light is come into the world, and MEN LOVED DARKNESS RATHER THAN LIGHT, because THEIR DEEDS WERE EVIL. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved…” (John 3:18-20 KJV).

In addition, “... Do not quench (extinguish, put out, cut off, remove, etc.) the [Holy]... Spirit...” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 NASB). “…Your INIQUITIES (sinful practices) … separated … you and your God…” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV).  Even though, “... In Him .., you WERE SEALED … WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF PROMISE …” (Ephesians 1 NLT).  “... the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit ...” (Hebrews 4:12 NASB).

 THE WORD SAYS: “...Take heed, BRETHREN (fellow believers), lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God...” (Hebrews 3:12 KJV). “...If ye continue in the faith (continue depending upon god) ... and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel ...” (Colossians 1:22-23 KJV).

The sin of an evil HEART of UNBELIEF will CUT you OFF from God, the Holy Spirit and cut asunder the SEAL. “…Your INIQUITIES (evil heart of unbelief) … [WILL separate] … you and your God…” (Isaiah 59:2 KJV). “…You have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 5:4 NLT). God NEVER changes. “…I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV). “…It’s YOUR SINS (an evil heart of unbelief) that … [will] ...cut you off from God…” (Isaiah 59:2 NLT).

From the “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” perspective, an unrepentant mind, which is an unchanged mind, can either be a professed believer, who was NEVER SAVED in the first place, OR a true believer, who IS SAVED, but  is living in a TEMPORARY  state of disobedience.

The BIBLE “DOES” NOT called “THOSE,” in the book of Hebrews, professed believers, true believers, or backsliding believers, or non-believers, but the bible DISTINCTLY describes who “THOSE” are: “…  those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

In the “ONCE SAVED: ALWAYS SAVED” debate the PROFESSED BELIEVER only “CLAIM” to be SAVED, but in REALITY “NEVER” accepted Jesus Christ, “NEVER” had the indwelling Holy Spirit, was “NEVER” made WHOLE again, and thus, was “NEVER” freed from SIN. “…If we “SAY” that we have fellowship with him, and WALK IN DARKNESS (unrepentent), WE LIE, and DO NOT THE TRUTH…” (1 John 1:6 KJV). Therefore, they should “…Bring forth therefore fruits (such as spiritual fruit) worthy of REPENTANCE (a true change of mind), and begin NOT to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none…” (Luke 3:8-11 KJV). “…REPENT…” (Acts 17:30 KJV).

Further, the supporters also believe the TRUE BELIEVER “IS” SAVED, and HAS accepted Jesus Christ, but is “said” to be TEMPORARILY LIVING in DISOBEDIENCE. However, they have “the indwelling Holy Spirit and therefore, ARE “new creations” whom God will eventually discipline and RETURN them to fellowship with other SAVED believers. “... I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you—something that even pagans (non-saved) don’t do. I am told that a man in your church is living in sin with his stepmother. You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be mourning in sorrow and shame. And you should remove this man from your fellowship. Even though I (Apostle Paul) am not with you in person, I am with you in the Spirit. And as though I were there, I have already passed judgment on this man in the name of the Lord Jesus. You must call a meeting of the church. I will be present with you in spirit, and so will the power of our Lord Jesus. Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to Satan so that his sinful nature will be destroyed^[ and he himself will be saved on the day the Lord returns...” (1 Corinthians 5:1-5 NLT).

“If you are not disciplined – and everyone undergoes discipline – then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters [of God] at all” (Hebrews 12:8 NIV).“….For whom the Lord loveth he CORRECTETH……” (Proverbs 3:12 KJV). "…I will not travel among you, for you are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I did, I would surely destroy you along the way” (Exodus 33:3 NLT). 

“…“You are a stubborn and rebellious people…” (Exodus 33:5 NLT) “…My people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). ^“But when the judge died, the people returned to their corrupt ways, behaving worse than those who had lived before them. They went after other gods, serving and worshiping them. And they refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways” (Judges 2:19 NLT). “Then they will not be like their ancestors—stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful, refusing to give their hearts to God (PSALM 78:8 NLT) ^“For I know how stubborn and obstinate you are. Your necks are as unbending as iron. Your heads are as hard as bronze” (ISAIAH 48:4 NLT). ^“Instead, they have stubbornly followed their own desires and worshiped the images of Baal, as their ancestors taught them” (JERMIAH 9:14 NLT). ^“And you are even worse than your ancestors! You stubbornly follow your own evil desires and refuse to listen to me” (JEREMIAH 16:12 NLT). “But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

God often asked his self-willed children, in the Old Testament, not to “…harden [their] hearts...” (Psalm 95:8 NLT). Often God “…opened [his] arms to them, but they were [continually] stubborn and rebellious..”(Romans 10:21 NLT). God kept looking for “…honesty. [He] struck [his children], but they paid no attention. [He] crushed them, but they refused to be corrected. They [were] determined, with faces set like stone; [and] they … refused to repent” (JEREMIAH 5:3 NLT). “… We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

Thus, in this THIRD group, the bible calls, “THOSE,” they were ONCE (upon a time) enlightened, experienced the good things of heaven, tasted the goodness of God’s Word, participated with the Holy Spirit, and witnessed the power of the world to come.

In the ONCE SAVED: ALWAYS SAVED” debate the “professed” believer and the “true” believer have UNREPENTANT mindsets. They BOTH need to hear the GOSPEL that will LEAD them BOTH to REPENTANCE (a change of mind). God “….is longsuffering to us-ward, NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “…The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for YOUR SAKE. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent…” (2 Peter 3: 9 NLT).

“… The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth…” (Exodus 34:6 KJV). “…But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness…” (Psalm 86:16 NIV).

“…Don't you see how wonderfully kind …God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?” (Romans 2:4 NLT).

The UNREPENTANT mind REJECTS God’s TRUTH and NEEDS to HEAR his TRUTH through gentle LOVE and instruction, in HOPE, that they will eventually REPENT. “... Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants... (2 Timothy 2:25-25 NLT).

In the “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” debate, the unrepentant, professed believer, will be LOST forever in his or her sins, but the unrepentant, true believer, will “STILL” be SAVED regardless of their earthly sinful lifestyle. However, the “THOSE,” in the Hebrews 6:4-8 group, FACE an IMPOSSIBLE “RETURN” to repentance. “…  It is impossible to bring such people (‘those”) back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they  ("those")themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

In the “ONCE SAVED; ALWAYS SAVED” debate both sides agree that there is the UNREPENTENT professed believer and the UNREPENTENT “TRUE” believer, but the “THOSE” group CANNOT BE ignored and must be included too.

Regardless of the CATEGORY, the UNREPENTENT person, “WILL” NOT INHERIT eternal life. The professed believer must CHOOSE to be sincerely SAVED and the true believer must CHOOSE to be corrected BEFORE the END of the AGE! “...HE THAT “SHALL” (WILL) ENDURE UNTO THE END SHALL (WILL) BE SAVED...” (Matthew 24:13 KJV).

“...BRETHREN (fellow believers)... you were called to freedom ... only... do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh...“ (Galatians 5: 13a KJV). “... Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,  idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God...” (Galatians 5:19-21 NASB).

“…Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity…” (Matthew 7:22-23 KJV).  “…depart from me, ye that work iniquity…” (Matthew 7:22-23 KJV).

The bible says, “…REPENT (change your mind) …AND BELIEVE the Gospel (choose to depend upon God’s Word)…” (Mark 1:15 KJV).

An EVIL HEART of UNBELIEF is the ROAD to APOSTASY for ANYONE or EVERYONE, who is UNREPENTENT and who willfully and voluntarily RETURN to or REMAIN in a SINFUL LIFESTYLE. “...Take heed, BRETHREN (fellow believers), lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God...” (Hebrews 3:12 KJV). “...If ye continue in the faith (depending upon god) ... and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel ...” (Colossians 1:22-23 KJV).

“THOSE” of HEBREWS had EVERYTHING they NEEDED to LIVE FREE from a sinful lifestyle and have willfully or voluntarily CHOOSEN to RETURN to their former sinful lifestyle. “…You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “… REMEMBER THEREFORE FROM WHENCE THOU ARE FALLEN …” (REVELATION 2:2 KJV).

They are NOT living a sinful lifestyle because they HAVE too, but because they WANT TO. “…His DIVINE POWER hath given unto us ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV). “...BRETHREN (fellow believers)... you were called to freedom...“ (Galatians 5: 13a KJV) “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires”…” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT). “…for years on end my people have FORGOTten ME…” (Jeremiah 2:32 NLT). “…They ABANDONED ME and did not obey my word….” (JEREMIAH 16:11 NLT). “…they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT).

“…  It is impossible to bring such people (‘those”) back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they ("those") themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

THOSE are “NOT” the SAVED who struggle to live righteous, who allow the Holy Spirit to assist them in working on their many imperfections, who are weak at times, who are penitent, who fall into temptations or periods of backsliding, but THOSE are they who have willfully or voluntarily fallen away or departed from God, the Holy Spirit.

They "THOSE" have rejected the Son of God, fallen away his enlightenment, stopped participating with his Holy Spirit, turned away from the goodness of his Word, turned away from the good things from heaven, and turned away from the power of the age to come.

THOSE are the ONES that it “IS” impossible to BRING BACK to REPENTANCE.

"those" who "have".....