Hebrews 10:26-27

Hebrews 10:26-27

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

What does Hebrews 10:26-27 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Willful sin in the context of Hebrews is deliberate apostasy, turning away from God ( Hebrews 2:1; Hebrews 3:12; Hebrews 6:4-8). If an apostate rejects Jesus Christ"s sacrifice, there is nothing else that can protect him or her from God"s judgment (cf. Hebrews 6:6). The judgment in view will take place at the judgment seat of Christ, not the great white throne. It is the judgment of Christians (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:10), not of unbelievers (cf. Revelation 20:11-15). It will result in loss of reward, not loss of salvation. The same fire that will test believers will also consume unbelievers. Fire is a frequent symbol of God and His work in Scripture ( Exodus 3:2; Exodus 19:18; Deuteronomy 4:24; Psalm 18:8-14; Isaiah 33:14; Ezekiel 1:4; Malachi 3:2), and it often indicates His judgment ( Malachi 3:2; Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16).
"The motif of inescapable judgment is developed with an allusion to Isaiah 26:11. The imagery of "raging fire ready to consume God"s adversaries" is vividly suggestive of the prospect awaiting the person who turns away from God"s gracious provision through Christ. The apostate is regarded as the adversary of God. The description of judgment as a fire that devours and utterly destroys recalls the actual experience of the followers of Korah who were consumed by fire because they had shown contempt for God ( Numbers 16:35; Numbers 26:10). The consequence of apostasy is terrifying, irrevocable judgment." [1]
"Knowledge" ( Hebrews 10:26) is full knowledge (Gr. epignosis).