6 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
3 And this will we do, if God permit.
4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
But, Maybe there's another explanation for these verses? Is it possible that he's really saying that it's IMPOSSIBLE to lose your salvation? Because if you read the entire chapter, he's rebuking them because they keep on teaching repentance, so maybe it's like, if we were to watch the 700 club every day and say the sinners prayer everyday to get saved, maybe that's what they were doing? Praying to get saved over and over again and maybe he was explaining that it's impossible to be born again twice? Does this seem like a good interpretation? I just wanted to hear other opinions.
The Bible does say:
His seed remains
The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable
I will never leave you or forsake you
God is not willing that any would perish but that ALL would come to repentance
If we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
PS. I don't believe that these people who were once enlightened weren't born again. I realize that's one way to look at it but I don't think that's the case.