What is the meaning of Hebrews 6:5? tasted • “Tasted” in Hebrews 6:5 points to an authentic personal experience, not a mere sampling. Jesus Himself “tasted death for everyone” (Hebrews 2:9); He truly entered into it. Likewise, those addressed have genuinely encountered spiritual reality. • Psalm 34:8 invites, “Taste and see that the LORD is good,” asserting that believers can actually perceive God’s goodness. • The word choice underscores responsibility: having really tasted, a person is accountable for what he now knows (Luke 12:48). the goodness • God’s goodness is His benevolent, generous character revealed in salvation. Romans 2:4 speaks of “the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience” leading to repentance. • Experiencing this goodness means encountering grace that transforms (Titus 3:4-6). • It is never abstract; it’s felt in forgiveness, adoption, and daily provision (James 1:17). of the word of God • The goodness just mentioned is delivered through “the word of God,” His spoken and written revelation. Isaiah 55:11 promises His word “will not return to Me empty.” • Hebrews 4:12 describes that word as “living and active,” penetrating heart and mind. • By hearing, reading, and obeying Scripture—accurate and true in every part—we encounter God’s goodness firsthand (John 17:17). and the powers • “Powers” translates the same term used for Christ’s miracles (Matthew 11:21). It highlights concrete demonstrations of divine might. • Hebrews 2:4 reminds readers that God confirmed the gospel “by signs, wonders, and various miracles.” • Believers not only read about power; they witness changed lives, answered prayer, and spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11). of the coming age— • Scripture speaks of “the coming age” when Christ reigns visibly (Luke 18:29-30). • Through the Spirit, believers enjoy a foretaste now: the same power that will renew creation already raises sinners to life (Ephesians 1:19-21). • Miracles, inner renewal, and kingdom living preview the future reality described in Revelation 21:1-5. summary Hebrews 6:5 describes people who have genuinely experienced four priceless realities: they have tasted, they have found God good, they have encountered that goodness in His inerrant word, and they have witnessed the supernatural power that previews Christ’s future kingdom. Such rich privilege carries sober accountability: to turn away after receiving these blessings is not ignorance but willful rejection, underscoring the urgent call to persevere in faith and obedience. |
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