For it is impossible] Chap. 10. 26. The Apostle observing that the Hebrews were ready to revolt from the Christian faith, into Judaisme, and by little and little to fall into the impardonable sinne which here he describes, labours to keep them from both: First, by manifesting the danger of such a relapse, vers. 4-9. Secondly, by assuring them of a happy successe if they did continue in that faith and course of life which they had begun, vers. 9-13. impossible] In respect of Gods wisdome and justice, giving them up unto an impenitent heart. those] Here is a description of the qualitie of those persons unto whom the sin against the Holy Ghost is chiefly incident, or most peculiar. enlightned] With the knowledge of the truth. See Chap. 10. 26. heavenly gift] Some understand hereby some peace and tranquillity of conscience arising out of a hope that their sinnes were prdoned: others understand it of faith, which is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:8. some understand it of Christ. John 4:10. and John 6:32. holy Ghost] That is, of the gifts of the holy Ghost, mentioned Chap. 2. 4.