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Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Gatsby(m): 2:57pm On Jan 26, 2020
And when people escape from the wickedness of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then get tangled up and enslaved by sin again, they are worse off than before. It would be better if they had never known the way to righteousness than to know it and then reject the command they were given to live a holy life. They prove the truth of this proverb: “A dog returns to its vomit.” And another says, “A washed pig returns to the mud.”
2 Peter 2:20‭-‬22 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/2pe.2.20-22.NLT
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Billyanger(m): 3:25pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
Thank you Lord Jesus

Hello Jiggaz, thank you for this post, may God bless you and renew your strenght.

Of course this post has blessed me but there is something i will like to share quick. I converted few months ago and i have had great zeal for God since then, i tried to talk to my friends always about the new light/life i just found.
But lately something happened to me, {i had realised how terrible sexual sins is; spiritually, and i had decide to put it all on hold…i always talked to some friends how teribble sexual sins are}, but notwithstanding i fell into sin of fornication once again (with my ex whom i use to tell about sexual sins after i have converted), after days of fasting and prayers.
Now i know that i cannot escape the consequences of my sins because i known the truth and still act agaist it. I have prayed and cried for forgiveness but there is heaviness in my heart and my mind has been greatly disturbed… i don't feel zealous as i used to feel anymore. I feel asif i have lost something that i have sacrificed and prayed hard for, for days.

Please how do i know if God has forgiven me?(because i know the truth and still failed to keep it)

What advice can you give me? My spirit don't feel the same anymore, what do i do? i fear i have lost courage to talk to people about God; I feel everthing that has happened to me concerning God and His word was a joke and i feel ashamed greatly in my heart; i feel like all my claims that i love/fear God is a joke.

What do i tell my ex? I always try to explain to her how bad our sexual lives were before God, and now we both fall again after everything. We broke up because we need to focus on our salvation. I don't want to be the reason she will doubt God. cry

Please i'll appreciate your efforts in response sir.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Kingininge(m): 3:32pm On Jan 26, 2020
An2elect2:
The op has explained this very well and even some people have agreed with him by explaining further.

Remember the Israelites were not able to keep the law too, like us. They broke the law multiple times and made God angry with them. And so many died. But then there was a shadow of Christ's sacrifice, a mini kind of sacrifice that was carried out to atone for their sins temporarily that required shedding the blood of a spotless animal. This indicates that sin can only be pardoned through the shedding of blood of an innocent one and not through the works of the law cos no one can keep the law. This sacrifice was done regularly because they were found guilty of sin. Would they have been guilty without the law? no but God imputed sin into them when they broke the law. And as long as they remain under the law they would continue to sin and face the punishment of death but not all died because of the sacrifice of bulls and goats. But they animal sacrifice could not change their hearts or make them stop sinning. If it had worked, then Christ wouldn't have been sacrificed. Hebrews10:1.

But God was not pleased with the continuous sacrifice for sin every year because it could not stop men from sinning. So Christ had to come and die. Shed his blood and be blameless as far as the law is concerned. Not only did Christ death take away the punishment for our sins it also took the power of sin away. And in this sacrifice God was pleased.

So the only way we can wilfully sin is to go back to the law, to look at Christ's sacrifice on the cross and still deem it incapable of ending your lust. To run back to the law to tame your sins which is impossible because the law cannot make you righteous but even more sinful. But in Christ our old man is dead and we are freed from the law and hence sin. So in Christ, you are not guilty of sin but under the law you are guilty.

If you reject the sacrifice that was done once and for all, you would need another sacrifice when you sin and continue to sin under the law but there is no more sacrifice. The only thing remaining is the terrifying punishment that would come for rejecting the perfect sacrifice. Hebrews 10:27.

Romans 8:1-4 ''There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.''






So as a Christian, if i intentionally commit murder, is that not willful sinning?
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by An2elect2(f): 4:05pm On Jan 26, 2020
Kingininge:


So as a Christian, if i intentionally commit murder, is that not willful sinning?
No, willful sinning is going back to the law hence being charged for sin. But in Christ the law is no more hence you are not charged for sin for all is paid through Christ's death. If we are in the spirit sin would no longer be a habit and even if we sin, we would be chastised for it not cut off because God cannot charge 2 people for same sin. If we are punished again then Christ's death is not effectual. But God forbid.

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Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by jiggaz(m): 4:33pm On Jan 26, 2020
Billyanger:


Hello Jiggaz, thank you for this post, may God bless you and renew your strenght.

Of course this post has blessed me but there is something i will like to share quick. I converted few months ago and i have had great zeal for God since then, i tried to talk to my friends always about the new light/life i just found.
But lately something happened to me, {i had realised how terrible sexual sins is; spiritually, and i had decide to put it all on hold…i always talked to some friends how teribble sexual sins are}, but notwithstanding i fell into sin of fornication once again (with my ex whom i use to tell about sexual sins after i have converted), after days of fasting and prayers.
Now i know that i cannot escape the consequences of my sins because i known the truth and still act agaist it. I have prayed and cried for forgiveness but there is heaviness in my heart and my mind has been greatly disturbed… i don't feel zealous as i used to feel anymore. I feel asif i have lost something that i have sacrificed and prayed hard for, for days.

Please how do i know if God has forgiven me?(because i know the truth and still failed to keep it)

What advice can you give me? My spirit don't feel the same anymore, what do i do? i fear i have lost courage to talk to people about God; I feel everthing that has happened to me concerning God and His word was a joke and i feel ashamed greatly in my heart; i feel like all my claims that i love/fear God is a joke.

What do i tell my ex? I always try to explain to her how bad our sexual lives were before God, and now we both fall again after everything. We broke up because we need to focus on our salvation. I don't want to be the reason she will doubt God. cry

Please i'll appreciate your efforts in response sir.
Good evening my brother... Thank you for your encouragement... Concerning your question, Yes, God has already forgiven you... It's only your mind playing tricks on you... Yes, sexual sin is bad....... That's why Apostle Paul said we should flee from sexual sin... Sin destroys us on this earth if we wallow in it... But the beautiful truth is that a believer in Christ has been delivered from sin and death. We might stumble and fall sometimes but we don't stay there because the holy spirit in us will continue to direct our path to Christ Jesus who is our righteousness.

My brother please don't let guilt and condemnation affect your relationship with God. You're already forgiven of this sin 2000 years ago through the precious blood of Jesus, so approach the throne Of grace boldly because Christ is our High priest in heaven... Also pass this message across to your ex and try to avoid any situation that might make you have sex with her... Nobody is perfect, i am not perfect.. Our Lord Jesus said we will have tribulation in this world but that we should not fear because he has already overcome the world for us... Have peace in the finished work of Christ.... You are saved eternally because of your faith in the finished work of Christ... Remain in peace...


Please read these articles, it will help you greatly...

https://www.nairaland.com/3343167/open-letter-hot-blooded-young

https://www.nairaland.com/3597177/gods-unstoppable-grace-joseph-prince

https://www.nairaland.com/5099755/remember-cross-joseph-prince


https://www.nairaland.com/3620116/eternal-security-ralph-yankee-arnold
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Billyanger(m): 4:58pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
Good evening my brother... Thank you for your encouragement... Concerning your question, Yes, God has already forgiven you... It's only your mind playing tricks on you... Yes, sexual sin is bad....... That's why Apostle Paul said we should flee from sexual sin... Sin destroys us on this earth if we wallow in it... But the beautiful truth is that a believer in Christ has been delivered from sin and death. We might stumble and fall sometimes but we don't stay there because the holy spirit in us will continue to direct our path to Christ Jesus who is our righteousness.

My brother please don't let guilt and condemnation affect your relationship with God. You're already forgiven of this sin 2000 years ago through the precious blood of Jesus, so approach the throne Of grace boldly because Christ is our High priest in heaven... Also pass this message across to your ex and try to avoid any situation that might make you have sex with her... Nobody is perfect, i am not perfect.. Our Lord Jesus said we will have tribulation in this world but that we should not fear because he has already overcome the world for us... Have peace in the finished work of Christ.... You are saved eternally because of your faith in the finished work of Christ... Remain in peace...


Please read these articles, it will help you greatly...

https://www.nairaland.com/3343167/open-letter-hot-blooded-young

https://www.nairaland.com/3597177/gods-unstoppable-grace-joseph-prince

https://www.nairaland.com/5099755/remember-cross-joseph-prince


https://www.nairaland.com/3620116/eternal-security-ralph-yankee-arnold


Thank you sir, God bless you. I'm helped.

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Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by jiggaz(m): 5:00pm On Jan 26, 2020
Billyanger:



Thank you sir, God bless you. I'm helped.
You're welcome my bro.... Its the Lord's doing... All glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ....
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Nickymichy(m): 5:17pm On Jan 26, 2020
God bless u for ds piece...
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by jiggaz(m): 5:27pm On Jan 26, 2020
Nickymichy:
God bless u for ds piece...
Thanks alot my brother...
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Achorise: 6:12pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
If Salvation is eternal, what does the Bible mean when it said if we “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth there is no more sacrifice for our sins?

What does it really mean to “sin willfully” according to Hebrews 10:26?
One of the most beautiful things about the Gospel and the Bible is that there are no contradictions in it. No dark sides at all.

Always when we study the Word and find certain things that seem contradictory to us, it is mostly as a result of lack of clarity, that is, lack of proper understanding of those things on our part.

Such is the case of Hebrews 10:26 which most people turn to when they want to invalidate the eternal nature of the Salvation we have in Christ. However, a closer look at this verse shows us that it is actually in support of Salvation being eternal and not against it.
Let’s see it together from the Word.

(Heb 10:26) For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
(Heb 10:27) But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

To get what the writer of Hebrews is trying to say in those verses we just read, we will need to study the scriptures surrounding those verses. That would mean studying the entire chapter very well, paying special attention to his audience and his use of words.
From verse 1 down to verse 3, we see that the author was talking to a set of people, his Jewish brothers, who were already conversant with the Old Testament. That is the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. They did not only “know” the Law, they also strictly practised it.

They were in the church, participated in every activity of the church including her sufferings and persecutions. But they were still strong followers of Moses. We would see this clearer as we proceed.
From verse 4 to 15, the author now begins to state clearly that the purpose of the coming and the sacrifice of Jesus was to take care of all kinds of sins once and for all, since the Law with it’s numerous sacrifices and priests was not able to do this.

A look at from verse 15 to 18 reveals that for those who have had their hearts and minds written with the laws of God (those who are born again), sins and iniquities are not remembered (counted) against them.
The reason their sins are no longer remembered or counted against them is not because they no longer do anything wrong. The reason is what the writer had already explained from verse 3 to 15 which is because the sacrifice of Jesus had already taken care of their sins, once and for all.


Please pay real attention to this part. From verse 19, we see how the author’s tone changed. He switched from just explaining things to them to calling them to take an action.

What was the action? Having used the previous verses and chapters to explain the sacrife and priesthood of Jesus, he then invites them to boldly “enter,” “draw near” by faith and enjoy the benefits of that sacrifice from where they are to inspire and produce good works, and have true fellowship with one another.

What if they refuse to accept all these that Jesus had done for them? The author then in verse 26 now tells them the repercussion of that refusal. He tells them that if they “sin wilfully” after that they had received the knowledge of the Truth, then there is no other sacrifice to atone for their sins.

That is, if after they had received the knowledge of the Truth which is to hear the Gospel of what Jesus had done for them, and by their own will rejects or refuses to believe that Gospel they just heard. Then they will have to bear God’s wrath against sin by themselves.

Them receiving the knowledge of the Truth there does not mean they have accepted or believed the Gospel before and maybe later rejected it. No! It simply means they are no longer ignorant of the Gospel because someone had preached it to them. The willful sin they did after that was that after they were aware of it, they didn’t believe it, rejecting it completely of their own will.

The author then went on from verse 28 to explain that in the Old times, whoever rejected the Mosaic laws after he has known about it was severely punished as long as two or three persons testified against him. How much more punishment will whoever refuses to accept the sacrifice of Jesus receive of God at the end of the world.

Having told them of this fate that awaits those who refused to believe the Gospel, he then reminded them how they have suffered together with the church since they have always been among them for long and receiving the same persecutions those who believed in Jesus received.

He then encouraged them to do the will of God in verse 36 so that they can receive the promise of God. What was this God’s will he wanted them to do?
It was simply to believe in Jesus and His sacrifice for humanity. This is consistent in all the scriptures.
(Joh 6:28) The people asked Jesus, "What does God want us to do?"

(Joh 6:29) Jesus answered, "The work God wants you to do is this: to believe in the one he sent."

In verse 38, the author again reminds them that it is only those who are justified by Faith that shall live eternally. But if any man after hearing the Gospel, draws back from accepting it, then such a fellow shall not be pleasing to God, having drawn back of his own will to perdition.

So from the message of this entire chapter, we understand clearly that to “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth, simply means to reject the sacrifice of Jesus by refusing to believe the Gospel.

It doesn’t mean that if a Christian commits a sin intentionally then there is no more hope for him since all men still sin even after they are born again. And there is no such a thing as “accidental sin.” Every sin has to do with our wills or else it is o longer sin.

Hebrews 10:26-29 is simply an explanation of the fate that is coming to all men who “sin wilfully” by rejecting or refusing to believe the Gospel after it has been preached to them.

We (Christians) have believed in Jesus’ eternal sacrifice for us and are saved forever from the coming wrath of God or indignation against sin.
I hope this blesses you.
Glory to God!

https://www.feedmejesus.com/2019/02/what-does-it-mean-to-sin-wilfully.html?m=1
Wonderful piece,God bless you for opening the eyes of the body of Christ for this..knowing this and trying to live without intentional sin will help us a lot.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Kingininge(m): 6:37pm On Jan 26, 2020
An2elect2:
No, willful sinning is going back to the law hence being charged for sin. But in Christ the law is no more hence you are not charged for sin for all is paid through Christ's death. If we are in the spirit sin would no longer be a habit and even if we sin, we would be chastised for it not cut off because God cannot charge 2 people for same sin. If we are punished again then Christ's death is not effectual. But God forbid.

Wow!
God bless you for this .....you have done the needful...here is the answer.
I am grateful...
Thank you

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Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by hansmond93: 6:48pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
Thank you my brother...... You even have time to reply all these Pharisees that want the law yet can't keep all of them fully grin ... One leg on mount Sinai and another leg on mount Zion.... I have put all of them on ignore mode, i don't even see their comments and their opinion are all irrelevant. It doesn't matter at all.... I thank God that this Gospel of Grace has reached the four corners of the world and still reaching more people... I am soo happy how far the real Gospel have gone. All glory to Our Lord Jesus.
Bother, God bless u in Jesus name. You know the TRUTH, they can't keep all of the laws!!!... Bro, there's nothing as SWEET as knowing d TRUTH, it makes u so FREE...John 8:32
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by kindklemz(m): 7:03pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
If Salvation is eternal, what does the Bible mean when it said if we “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth there is no more sacrifice for our sins?

What does it really mean to “sin willfully” according to Hebrews 10:26?
One of the most beautiful things about the Gospel and the Bible is that there are no contradictions in it. No dark sides at all.

Always when we study the Word and find certain things that seem contradictory to us, it is mostly as a result of lack of clarity, that is, lack of proper understanding of those things on our part.

Such is the case of Hebrews 10:26 which most people turn to when they want to invalidate the eternal nature of the Salvation we have in Christ. However, a closer look at this verse shows us that it is actually in support of Salvation being eternal and not against it.
Let’s see it together from the Word.

(Heb 10:26) For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
(Heb 10:27) But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

To get what the writer of Hebrews is trying to say in those verses we just read, we will need to study the scriptures surrounding those verses. That would mean studying the entire chapter very well, paying special attention to his audience and his use of words.
From verse 1 down to verse 3, we see that the author was talking to a set of people, his Jewish brothers, who were already conversant with the Old Testament. That is the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. They did not only “know” the Law, they also strictly practised it.

They were in the church, participated in every activity of the church including her sufferings and persecutions. But they were still strong followers of Moses. We would see this clearer as we proceed.
From verse 4 to 15, the author now begins to state clearly that the purpose of the coming and the sacrifice of Jesus was to take care of all kinds of sins once and for all, since the Law with it’s numerous sacrifices and priests was not able to do this.

A look at from verse 15 to 18 reveals that for those who have had their hearts and minds written with the laws of God (those who are born again), sins and iniquities are not remembered (counted) against them.
The reason their sins are no longer remembered or counted against them is not because they no longer do anything wrong. The reason is what the writer had already explained from verse 3 to 15 which is because the sacrifice of Jesus had already taken care of their sins, once and for all.


Please pay real attention to this part. From verse 19, we see how the author’s tone changed. He switched from just explaining things to them to calling them to take an action.

What was the action? Having used the previous verses and chapters to explain the sacrife and priesthood of Jesus, he then invites them to boldly “enter,” “draw near” by faith and enjoy the benefits of that sacrifice from where they are to inspire and produce good works, and have true fellowship with one another.

What if they refuse to accept all these that Jesus had done for them? The author then in verse 26 now tells them the repercussion of that refusal. He tells them that if they “sin wilfully” after that they had received the knowledge of the Truth, then there is no other sacrifice to atone for their sins.

That is, if after they had received the knowledge of the Truth which is to hear the Gospel of what Jesus had done for them, and by their own will rejects or refuses to believe that Gospel they just heard. Then they will have to bear God’s wrath against sin by themselves.

Them receiving the knowledge of the Truth there does not mean they have accepted or believed the Gospel before and maybe later rejected it. No! It simply means they are no longer ignorant of the Gospel because someone had preached it to them. The willful sin they did after that was that after they were aware of it, they didn’t believe it, rejecting it completely of their own will.

The author then went on from verse 28 to explain that in the Old times, whoever rejected the Mosaic laws after he has known about it was severely punished as long as two or three persons testified against him. How much more punishment will whoever refuses to accept the sacrifice of Jesus receive of God at the end of the world.

Having told them of this fate that awaits those who refused to believe the Gospel, he then reminded them how they have suffered together with the church since they have always been among them for long and receiving the same persecutions those who believed in Jesus received.

He then encouraged them to do the will of God in verse 36 so that they can receive the promise of God. What was this God’s will he wanted them to do?
It was simply to believe in Jesus and His sacrifice for humanity. This is consistent in all the scriptures.
(Joh 6:28) The people asked Jesus, "What does God want us to do?"

(Joh 6:29) Jesus answered, "The work God wants you to do is this: to believe in the one he sent."

In verse 38, the author again reminds them that it is only those who are justified by Faith that shall live eternally. But if any man after hearing the Gospel, draws back from accepting it, then such a fellow shall not be pleasing to God, having drawn back of his own will to perdition.

So from the message of this entire chapter, we understand clearly that to “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth, simply means to reject the sacrifice of Jesus by refusing to believe the Gospel.

It doesn’t mean that if a Christian commits a sin intentionally then there is no more hope for him since all men still sin even after they are born again. And there is no such a thing as “accidental sin.” Every sin has to do with our wills or else it is o longer sin.

Hebrews 10:26-29 is simply an explanation of the fate that is coming to all men who “sin wilfully” by rejecting or refusing to believe the Gospel after it has been preached to them.

We (Christians) have believed in Jesus’ eternal sacrifice for us and are saved forever from the coming wrath of God or indignation against sin.
I hope this blesses you.
Glory to God!

https://www.feedmejesus.com/2019/02/what-does-it-mean-to-sin-wilfully.html?m=1
The devil is a big liar.
The Bible did not said once saved, forever saved.
Stop misleading the people.
Stop twisting the scriptures to make you feel better.
It's only in continually working the will of God that one can be sure of a place in the kingdom of God.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by jiggaz(m): 7:24pm On Jan 26, 2020
hansmond93:

Bother, God bless u in Jesus name. You know the TRUTH, they can't keep all of the laws!!!... Bro, there's nothing as SWEET as knowing d TRUTH, it makes u so FREE...John 8:32
Yes oo my bro.... Thank you...
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by jiggaz(m): 7:24pm On Jan 26, 2020
Achorise:
Wonderful piece,God bless you for opening the eyes of the body of Christ for this..knowing this and trying to live without intentional sin will help us a lot.
Thank you my bro...
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Nanatrendy(f): 7:53pm On Jan 26, 2020
The danger is if you die in that willful sin or if the second coming should happen whilst you are in that willful sin, then your destination will be hell fire, it is important to repent of any sin we get caught up in as soon as possible. That once saved forever saved is a lie, we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, if you don't work it out, like the foolish virgins who went out of oil and were left behind by the bridegroom, you will be left behind also.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Ken4Christ: 11:43pm On Jan 26, 2020
jiggaz:
If Salvation is eternal, what does the Bible mean when it said if we “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth there is no more sacrifice for our sins?

What does it really mean to “sin willfully” according to Hebrews 10:26?
One of the most beautiful things about the Gospel and the Bible is that there are no contradictions in it. No dark sides at all.

Always when we study the Word and find certain things that seem contradictory to us, it is mostly as a result of lack of clarity, that is, lack of proper understanding of those things on our part.

Such is the case of Hebrews 10:26 which most people turn to when they want to invalidate the eternal nature of the Salvation we have in Christ. However, a closer look at this verse shows us that it is actually in support of Salvation being eternal and not against it.
Let’s see it together from the Word.

(Heb 10:26) For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
(Heb 10:27) But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.

To get what the writer of Hebrews is trying to say in those verses we just read, we will need to study the scriptures surrounding those verses. That would mean studying the entire chapter very well, paying special attention to his audience and his use of words.
From verse 1 down to verse 3, we see that the author was talking to a set of people, his Jewish brothers, who were already conversant with the Old Testament. That is the Law of Moses and the writings of the prophets. They did not only “know” the Law, they also strictly practised it.

They were in the church, participated in every activity of the church including her sufferings and persecutions. But they were still strong followers of Moses. We would see this clearer as we proceed.
From verse 4 to 15, the author now begins to state clearly that the purpose of the coming and the sacrifice of Jesus was to take care of all kinds of sins once and for all, since the Law with it’s numerous sacrifices and priests was not able to do this.

A look at from verse 15 to 18 reveals that for those who have had their hearts and minds written with the laws of God (those who are born again), sins and iniquities are not remembered (counted) against them.
The reason their sins are no longer remembered or counted against them is not because they no longer do anything wrong. The reason is what the writer had already explained from verse 3 to 15 which is because the sacrifice of Jesus had already taken care of their sins, once and for all.


Please pay real attention to this part. From verse 19, we see how the author’s tone changed. He switched from just explaining things to them to calling them to take an action.

What was the action? Having used the previous verses and chapters to explain the sacrife and priesthood of Jesus, he then invites them to boldly “enter,” “draw near” by faith and enjoy the benefits of that sacrifice from where they are to inspire and produce good works, and have true fellowship with one another.

What if they refuse to accept all these that Jesus had done for them? The author then in verse 26 now tells them the repercussion of that refusal. He tells them that if they “sin wilfully” after that they had received the knowledge of the Truth, then there is no other sacrifice to atone for their sins.

That is, if after they had received the knowledge of the Truth which is to hear the Gospel of what Jesus had done for them, and by their own will rejects or refuses to believe that Gospel they just heard. Then they will have to bear God’s wrath against sin by themselves.

Them receiving the knowledge of the Truth there does not mean they have accepted or believed the Gospel before and maybe later rejected it. No! It simply means they are no longer ignorant of the Gospel because someone had preached it to them. The willful sin they did after that was that after they were aware of it, they didn’t believe it, rejecting it completely of their own will.

The author then went on from verse 28 to explain that in the Old times, whoever rejected the Mosaic laws after he has known about it was severely punished as long as two or three persons testified against him. How much more punishment will whoever refuses to accept the sacrifice of Jesus receive of God at the end of the world.

Having told them of this fate that awaits those who refused to believe the Gospel, he then reminded them how they have suffered together with the church since they have always been among them for long and receiving the same persecutions those who believed in Jesus received.

He then encouraged them to do the will of God in verse 36 so that they can receive the promise of God. What was this God’s will he wanted them to do?
It was simply to believe in Jesus and His sacrifice for humanity. This is consistent in all the scriptures.
(Joh 6:28) The people asked Jesus, "What does God want us to do?"

(Joh 6:29) Jesus answered, "The work God wants you to do is this: to believe in the one he sent."

In verse 38, the author again reminds them that it is only those who are justified by Faith that shall live eternally. But if any man after hearing the Gospel, draws back from accepting it, then such a fellow shall not be pleasing to God, having drawn back of his own will to perdition.

So from the message of this entire chapter, we understand clearly that to “sin wilfully” after that we have received the knowledge of the Truth, simply means to reject the sacrifice of Jesus by refusing to believe the Gospel.

It doesn’t mean that if a Christian commits a sin intentionally then there is no more hope for him since all men still sin even after they are born again. And there is no such a thing as “accidental sin.” Every sin has to do with our wills or else it is o longer sin.

Hebrews 10:26-29 is simply an explanation of the fate that is coming to all men who “sin wilfully” by rejecting or refusing to believe the Gospel after it has been preached to them.

We (Christians) have believed in Jesus’ eternal sacrifice for us and are saved forever from the coming wrath of God or indignation against sin.
I hope this blesses you.
Glory to God!

https://www.feedmejesus.com/2019/02/what-does-it-mean-to-sin-wilfully.html?m=1

The answer is simple but you just complicated it. Willful sin simply means doing something that you know you are told not to do. Such as abstinence from church services. Period.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by khiaa(f): 4:22am On Jan 27, 2020
@Op, There are many contradictions in the bible.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Dpearlz: 8:23pm On Apr 08, 2020
An2elect2:
You can't stop sinning no matter how hard you try, you can't keep the law no matter how hard you try(Can't you hear the law? you break one you break all). The law was given to expose your sins. If there was no constitution/law in Nigeria, then no one would be convicted of crime. Thieves would steal, rapists would rape, murderers would murder but they would still be free because there is no law that says what they do is wrong. And you can't sentence anyone except he has been tried. The only way to make culprits pay for their crimes is to establish the rule of law.

In the same vain, before the time of moses sin was in the world but it was not imputed or recorded or charged to the sinners' account until the law came. When the law was established through Moses, sin was then imputed. The sinner was then charged and made guilty. ''And I was once alive apart from the Law; but when the commandment came, sin became alive, and I died.'' Romans 7:9 So without the law, the sinner is alive and free but when the law came the sinner is made guilty of sin and punished. And the punishment for sin is death.

Even though the law is righteous and holy the same way our constitution is good, the law cannot make you righteous, the law only makes you guilty of sin. While you can manage to keep all the laws of your country, you can't keep the law of God. To keep the law of God, you must never ever sin, even once. You must never break any law. If you sin for once in your lifetime, you are guilty of breaking the law and you would be punished through death. Who can say they have never sinned? Do you now see how foolish it is to try to attain righteousness through the law? It is not possible to be righteous by the law. You would sin because you have the sinful nature from Adam.

So who was able to keep the law without ever sinning? Jesus Christ. So when we are brought into Christ, Christ's obedience becomes ours.

But we can't be married to Christ and to the law at the same time. We can only be married to one. So you have to divorce one. To either divorce the law and marry Christ or divorce Christ and marry the law. You can't marry Christ and then go back to the law like the foolish Galatians. Its witchcraft. So you stick to Christ or the law. And how are we married to Christ (and divorced from the law)? It is through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross. Over 2 thousand years ago, God put us(the sinners by divine providence), our whole sins(all our sins were future sins as at that time) in Christ. So when Christ died, we died too (to the law and to sin). He was punished for all our sins so God cannot punish us for our sins anymore because He has already punished Christ for all of them. If God should punish us for the sins He punished Christ for then He would not be just. But God is just. So how do you live above sin and bear fruits to God? It is through the resurrection of Christ from the dead. For without this resurrection then the power to live above sin would not be given. But Christ's resurrection signified that we are now alive in Christ and new creatures divorced from the law and married to Christ. We died in Christ and also rose with him. The law is put away, the power of sin is crushed, the last enemy is death. ''For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.'' 1Corinth 15:21

''Therefore, my brethren, you also have become dead to the law through the body of Christ, that you may be married to another—to Him who was raised from the dead, that we should bear fruit to God.'' Romans 4:7

So now we live not by the works of the law but by the faith of Christ, faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. It is in this cross work of Jesus that God has placed the power of salvation, Romans 1:6. Even after we are saved, it is still through faith in the cross work of Christ that we grow, Galatians 3. We can't grow through the works of the law, that would only frustrate the grace of God. God's power is effectual to cause us to do good. If you don't have Christ, you won't have this power and you would always seek your own righteousness. Your naturally deceitful heart would deceive you into trusting your works.

Romans 5:12-21''Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin,and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—

13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.

15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

18 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.''Romans5:12-21

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Romans 6:1-2

What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may abound. God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

Please can you also explain this portion of the bible?

Colossians 3:5-10 (Amplified).

5 So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God]. 6 Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming [a]on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts], 7 and in these [sinful things] you also once walked, when you were habitually living in them [without the knowledge of Christ]. 8 But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new [spiritual] self who is being continually renewed in true knowledge in the image of Him who created the new self

Then finally,

1 John 2:1

2 My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in every way—purpose, thought, and action].

Thanks for your answers, I really appreciate them.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by Acehart: 10:34pm On Apr 08, 2020
You are putting your ideas into the scriptures. Well done, sir.
Re: What Does It Mean To "Sin Wilfully" In Hebrews 10:26? - Prince Gabriel Okocha by An2elect2(f): 12:56pm On Apr 11, 2020
Dpearlz:





Romans 6:1-2

What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may abound. God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

Please can you also explain this portion of the bible?

Colossians 3:5-10 (Amplified).

5 So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God]. 6 Because of these [sinful] things the [divine] wrath of God is coming [a]on the sons of disobedience [those who fail to listen and who routinely and obstinately disregard God’s precepts], 7 and in these [sinful things] you also once walked, when you were habitually living in them [without the knowledge of Christ]. 8 But now rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, malice, slander, and obscene (abusive, filthy, vulgar) language from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new [spiritual] self who is being continually renewed in true knowledge in the image of Him who created the new self

Then finally,

1 John 2:1

2 My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in every way—purpose, thought, and action].

Thanks for your answers, I really appreciate them.
Good to see that you have interest in knowing the truth. I pray the Lord show you what you sincerely seek for.

I'll try to be simple in my explanation.

Formerly, we were slaves of sin and under the bondage of Satan, Ephesians 2:1-3. We served sin with (pls take note of these instruments we used in serving sin) our hearts, our minds, our wills and our strength, Matthew 22:37. These same instruments are the same that we would use to serve God's righteousness, Romans 6:12-26.

And what does it mean to serve? It means to be used by someone or something else. Which means this other person or thing would do his(its) bidding through your heart, mind, will and strength. You will be wine skin or cup while this person or thing actively pours wine into you.

But new wine needs new wine skins else the new wine would ferment and the old wine skin would burst. Mark 2:22.

When you were an old wine skin, you couldn't receive God's righteousness and holiness because you were weak. So God had to renew your Spirit. Birthed you by His Spirit. Now you are a NEW creature in Christ Jesus, where old things have passed away and all things have become new. 2Corinthians 5:17 The old you didn't just pass away by a mere wish, the old you was crucified with Christ on the cross. Nailed. Dead. This is the reality. The Word of God has said so, it is so. Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:8 No matter what you see, feel or experience. God's word has said that the old you that was a slave of sin died with Christ on the cross. So to God, the old you does not exist anymore irrespective of what you see or even believe. But you must believe it too if you want to make any progress in the faith. God cannot work through you until you come to see what He sees too. Can two walk together if they don't agree? Can you see the power of God if you do not believe that He has the power to cause you to walk uprightly before Him? Hardly.

The old you loved sin, the new you loves righteousness. The old you has passed on but the body of sin through which the old you sinned is still with you because you are still on earth(you have a new heavenly body that you would put on on the day of Christ). The new you delights in the law of God and wants to serve righteousness. The new you is inside of you and is moved by God's Spirit while the body of sin is outside and is moved by what it sees, feels,hears, touches.

Now there is a conflict between the new you and sin that dwells in your body but before I continue, let me say this; the new you is the real you and only you now before God. God does not identify you with sin anymore. You are now righteous, holy, blameless and perfect because of what Christ did. The law that inputs sin is removed, so no more guilt and more so, you are dead to sin and now married to Christ. As Jesus is, so are you before God. Whatever you feel does not count, only the facts count. You are Christ's now. You are called to live by faith in God's word which is the fact and not by what you see.

Back to the conflict. The Romans 7 conflict. Please read the whole of Romans 7 and if you will Romans 8. In Romans 7:17 notice how Paul disassociated himself from sin. That's the separation you must see. If you are truly born again, you would realise that inwardly you delight in righteousness(not self righteousness) but you still find yourself sinning. The real you which is the new you cannot sin because it is of God 1John 3:9, when you sin, it is not you but sin in your members. But these members belong to you that's why the sin is associated to you and can hinder your walk with God on earth. In spite of this, God does not record these sins because God no longer judges you according to your performance but according to the perfect work of Christ. Now, Satan who is the accuser of the brethren always goes before God to accuse us of sins committed. He charges God to record our sins but Jesus who is our defence lawyer or advocate always wins over Satan because He has paid for all our sins through His shed blood.


But why do you still sin? Because your instruments are still being used wrongly out of ignorance which is caused by wrong teaching and indoctrination. Which is why your mind must be renewed by the Word of God(rightly divided). Anything short of this is a recipe for disaster and would lead to a defeated righteous man on earth who never got hold of his members to serve the Lord.

The sin in your body wants to still be in charge of your mind, will and strength(It has lost you/heart/Spirit). The old you was its slave but the new you has been freed from it in Christ. Sin is conquered. Now you must render it powerless in your members, in order to use these members or instruments to serve the Lord.

How do you render sin in your members powerless, BY WALKING AFTER THE SPIRIT.

Walking after the Spirit is not law keeping or following traditions of men. In short these are the means by which sin obtains its strength and defeats you.

If you want me to explain walking after the Spirit feel free to mention me
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