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Blapheme Holy Spirit, Unpardonable Sin. Can someone set me straight on this one?
Thu, 10/29/2009 - 00:51
IF WE ARE JUSTIFIED FOR AN ETERNITY IN FRONT OF GOD IN HEAVEN WHEN WE ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST,
DOES THAT MEAN THE SIN OF BLASPHEME IS IMPOSSIBLE TODAY.
SOMEONE SET ME FREE.
THANK YOU,
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 06:32
#2
unpardened 2
wheather judas or soloman or the king of egypt or even the man who becomes the antichrist,they made choices ,God knew what those choices would be and their fate,so he wrote it down,for all to know,those that want to be free can be free,those who have seen the fullness of the HolyGhost ,and go out of their way to provoke him should enjoy for a season,hell is waiting,all things are possible with God ,in mans small mind we stumble at so little,yet he is so merciful,and does as he pleases
Sat, 10/01/2011 - 11:32
#3
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
'lookinforacity' is right, we must look at the context. The Pharisees who tended to follow Jesus around in their little clique, refused to accept Jesus as God's Son, sent from Heaven. They refused to accept God's counsel for them through John the baptist, and they point blank refused Jesus. Jesus had told them straight at one time that their father was not Abraham but the devil because they sought to kill Him. They were never during those days, believers in Jesus following Him in truth.
Jesus had once again just finished casting out the demon/s. He did this by the Holy Spirit's power (Acts 10:38; also Matt. 12:28). Those Pharisees in their total unbelief and rejection of Messiah said that "this "bloke" does not cast out demons but by Beelzebub, the ruler of the demons. Instead of keeping their mouth shut, they foolishly opened it and blasphemed the Holy Spirit. To say that the work of the Holy Spirit is nothing but the work of the devil is blaspheming - railing, slandering against the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit works tenderly, gently, though this may not appear to be the case at times. He is not as someone rightly said in this forum, out to defend Himself. His chief role is to glorify and reveal Jesus (Jn. 16:14 and elsewhere)..
Jesus did His Father's will in the power of the Holy Spirit, NOT IN THE POWER OF THE DEVIL. Jesus went on to prove through wonderful Heavenly logic just how foolish their accusation was. Jesus before He reveals the terrible judgment, He says - Those who are not with me are against me, and those who do not gather with me scatter (paraphrased Matt.12:30). In this statement He shows where the Pharisees really stand - totally opposed to Jesus Christ the Lord. Unless they were to repent they could never enter the Kingdom of God because they were opposed to Jesus the King of His Kingdom. They rejected the only Way., the only Truth and the only Life. Any one who is opposed to Jesus, as long as they remain opposed will never ever enter Heaven.
If one says that what Jesus did was of the devil, then not only are they opposed to Jesus (dishonouring Him) but they are opposed to the Father (Jn. 5:23). Those Pharisees, by saying what they said despised the Holy Spirit who as Jesus said would reprove people of sin, righteousness and judgment (Jn. 16:7-11).
In His next statement He identifies, 1. unbelief, 2. returning to the Father, and 3. the devil (who has been judged).
The Pharisees were implicated in all three of these points. 1.They still refused to believe in Jesus when the Holy Spirit was clearly at work right in front of their eyes; 2. they denied Jesus had come from the Father, thus as far as they were concerned He was not going back to the Father; 3. and they denied the fact that the devil had been judged. There was no more hope for these guys. They had crossed over the line.
They did not reach this point on a whim, but it had been building up to this, because, for many months, they constantly rejected Jesus, as early as in John baptist's days. Solomon wisely said "A man who hardens his neck when being reproved shall suddenly be broken, and there will be no healing" (Pro. 29:1; Green's LITV). Young's literal Bible says "A man often reproved, hardening the neck, is suddenly broken, and there is no healing.". These Pharisees often hardened their neck after being reproved time and time again by John and then by Jesus. When Jesus made that judgement against them, that was it. Show is over. boys. There is no healing. When Solomon said there is no healing, it refers to spiritual reconciliation - healing, and it is the same thing as saying there is no forgiveness. Forgiveness is the spiritual healing by God for the human soul/spirit. The light had gone out for the last time. If anyone is not forgiven by God they take that sin to the grave. If they take their sin/s to the grave, then they cannot go to Heaven because only the holy - clean, pure, the forgiven ones will enter. John says that outside are those loving and making a lie. Blaspheming the Holy Ghost is loving lies about the Holy Ghost and Jesus and the Father. These Pharisees were out and out unbelievers; see where such are headed (Lk. 12:46; Rev. 21:
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It just doesn't pay to be obstinate against the Lord Jesus Christ. Read 1 Sam 23; also 1Chron. 17:13. If there is no more mercy shown by God then there is no hope. Let us not harden our hearts as others have done before us and become entrenched with an evil heart of unbelief but let us exhort ourselves day by day to pursue on after Jesus who alone is our life. (Heb. 3&4). It is far better to pay the right price and humble ourselves, than remain stubborn against God and pay the wrong price - eternal remorse. Peace to all those in Jesus Christ.
Sat, 10/01/2011 - 21:33
#4
What does this mean...
Does this mean that with enough offence or rejection of the Jesus, Holy Spirit or God that there is no return to repentence, therefore the alternative is eternity in hell? I think everyone has rejected God at one time or another. How do we know if we've crossed that line and there is no returning to his Grace and therfore salvation? It's a scary place to be, I guess the best thing to do is stay off of that line or don't even get close to it. Good advice for sure. How do we know though when it's over and hell is iminent?
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 11:10
#5
Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
Yes, Sanderson (it's interesting to see that name, I had an uncle and aunt with that family name here in Australia), it is always wise to stay away from the edge - that line - this is very true in the natural and can be illustrated in numerous ways. The way we stay away from the line is to stay very close to Jesus our Good Good Shepherd. Keep our gaze on Him not on the line. We tend to go towards what we focus our eyes on. Jesus said follow Me! He meant fix our gaze on Him, have our ears attuned to His voice and follow in His footsteps all eh Way to heave. You've got it man. As to how do we know when its over? It appears from Scripture that it may either come in such a hardness of soul like the Pharisees, or such unrelenting remorse as in King Saul' and Judas's experience. God usually doesn't wipe us out after the first sin, but after repeated offences, hence the advice by Solomon (Pro. 29:1). What's the invisible number? We do not know. Just don't go for round two. Let us humble ourselves at the end of round one just like David with Bathsheba, and Peter when Jesuslooked into his eyes . Peace in Jesus.
Sat, 10/01/2011 - 19:02
#6
very valid points & make me realize our need grace & forgiveness
NC, it's a very stong point you make and I see that you understand the hurt that Jesus felt when he was denied. I sometimes do the same thing myself, mistrust God and lash out at him as if he's the enemy, but I do realize the err in my ways and repent quickly. This has even happened to me recently and I know God has forgiven me. Unfortunately when this happens with people it due to either response to true malice or worse and we lash out (even though) we shouldn't, but most of the time problems with others has to do with pent up hurt and resentment from the past combined with some current event or hurt. What causes these things to build up is that people dont open themselves up to other and comunicate what they really feel or believe. This leads to misunderstandings and can have tragic consequences,,,all because of a wrong belief. I mean who really thinks God 'killed their child' who was sick? Believers don't believe that, but they are so emotionally drained, angry at their loss and know God could have interviened but didn't...so they react emotionally and lash out and hate God...but in time as they, knowing the nature of God, come to their senses..they realize the err in their ways and repent profoundly from their hearts. People don't follow God for years and years because they don't trust Him! The do, they just sometimes act like children do and bite the hand the created and sustains them in 'every' way. Thats why we always go back to God, because of our love for him and desire to be with him always.
I hope that what I'm saying is in synch with what you are saying in your post, I only wanted to expess my perspective and most especially how these things with people develop and that the prime cause is the lack of communication. Well it's noon here in San Franciso and I've got to get ready for work and take off since part of my ballet conditioning is walking to work every day at 2 and it will be here soon. I could take a cab but all they ever say is hurry up lady..the meter's running! Those guys...they mean well I guess, just trying to make a buck.
Please reply if you think my points are valid or even if you agree. I'm open to your input for sure.
See you round the board,
Petra
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 12:16
#7
very valid points and make me realize (etc)
I'm not sure of your experiences Petra, but with Peter, he publicly in front of sinners denied his Lord, like with his mouth - "Read my lips, guys" type of thing. He just wasn't feeling angry or upset because he couldn't understand why things were happening to him. It was almost plain cold calculated denial. (My words)...1. Nope! your wrong. I don't know who you are talking about.. 2. Do I have to spell it out for you? I said. I don't know who you are talking about. Get it! 3. Listen! Are you lot deaf. Once and for all, I am not one of Jesus' mob (cuss, cuss, cuss)!!!
It was a progressive definite unambiguous denial. And it was certainly brought about by at least these reasons. When Jesus said in the Garden before His arrest "watch and pray lest you fall into temptation", Peter was sleeping on Jesus' watch. He was bound to fall into temptation which meant bound to sin - why? Because he had not strengthened himself in the strength of God. He was too emotionally and physically exhausted to pray, so he thought. We may well have well slept in the Garden as well. But Jesus was letting us into a Heavenly secret. 'Watching' is a spiritual alertness and unhindered prayer (because we have confessed our sins) is also a spiritual activity. Coupled together, watching and praying and regular fasting (with unhindered prayer) puts you 'in the driver's seat' so to speak, not for our own gratification or glory but for God's. Peter had yet to learn this, as I have, even again in recent times. And remember he had boasted "I will not deny you Lord. This was the guy who some time earlier said in the miiddle of the sea in the dead of night "If it is you Lord, bid me come to you on the water!" He could believe almost any word of Jesus (see also Matt. 16:21-) but this one about denying his Master. He should have believed Jesus and asked, "what should I do then Lord?" Also with Peter, Jesus told him that satan had asked God for permission to get at Peter so that he could make 'mince meat of him' to use a modern vernacular. It is clear that satan was permitted to do a little but go no further, similar to Job.
As to not trusting God for a season, you are right there, such is the case for many, and indeed God is merciful towards us not wanting any to perish but that all come to repentance. My Bible tells me that God has given us in Christ everything we need for life and godliness (2 Pe. 1:3). It is up to us to find that hidden treasure and to learn to take hold of it by faith, not in pride, but in meekness and humility of heart and mind. For God resists the proud but gives grace (and don't we need it) to the humble. What I have come to understand Petra is that God, although He is willing to forgive the returning prodigal son, as well as the self righteous son who does not do the obvious bad stuff, He longs to see us walk in obedience day by day and become stronger and stronger in faith and spirit so that we, at each and every turn, resist temptation (Ja. 1:12) - it comes back to simple obedience because of the love of God which is poured out in hearts by the Holy Spirit. And let us remember that this Spirit is HOLY, meaning without sin, without impurities, utterly clean, and can never be otherwise. He, the HOLY Spirit, dwells with in us The more we look with intent, and desire at Jesus who is just as Holy, the more we will become like Jesus by the holy power of the HOLY Spirit. Holy in thought, in word, in action, in intent, and purpose, in desire and ambition. That is what being conformed to the glorious image of Jesus Christ means. That is the whole purpose of being given faith of God; and grace of God. It is, so that the very life of Christ may be outworked in us fully and powerfully, so that the world may at least see that we indeed have been with and are with Jesus. God wants for nothing less. This is God's best for us. The sooner we can grasp this and the more we desire to be like Jesus in holiness, the sooner we will be able to look past the fear of whether sin will overcome us or not. May I suggest as you walk to ballet (do all for the glory of God), meditate on the Scriptures, like 2 Pe. 1:3; and 1 Jn. 2:1, (first part in particular;) 2:14 (last part in particular) and Hebrews 12:2, 3, for starters). Peace to you in Jesus.
Sat, 09/17/2011 - 22:14
#8
on blaspheming the Holy Spirit and God's grace.
Hi All,
I want to share a beautiful experience I have had from God about this matter.
I prayed earnestly to God about it. I said to Him that I believe the Bible so I believed that there was no forgiveness for this sin. Yet I was confused because I have a friend who said he has blasphemed the Holy Spirit. He was now telling people of God's love, so I could see that he was under God's grace. How could I reconcile the two.
There are few times that I can say that I have received revelation from God. This is one of them: just one word, in fact - Jonah. I immediately opened my Bible to Jonah and read it. I saw that God had passed sentence on Nineveh, yet when they repented He did not carry out the sentence He had decreed on them.
In the same way, although God has said that the sentence for people who blaspheme the Holy Spirit is that they will never be forgiven, He does not have to carry out His sentence. I adore God's grace and love and suggest that people who are concerned that they or their friends have committed this sin seek His forgiveness.
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 12:23
#9
on blasphening...and God's grace.
Amen! And, seek God for the power, wisdom and strength to over come sin. This was the reason why the Holy Spirit was sent, to make Jesus known to us and in us, and thus through us. Jesus said if we being evil give good things to our children when they ask, how much more will our Father in Heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. Ask Him those who have offended Christ. David cried take not Your Holy Spirit from me! Good prayer David bar Jesse. Peace in Jesus.
Fri, 09/30/2011 - 18:59
#10
BLASPHEMING THE HOLY SPIRIT
What does being forgiven mean? It means that the sin is counted as one that Our Lord paid for by His death. And since God is just, then one is justified or counted as though one did not do what he is accussed of. Mind you there is something else known as guilt. Anyway, when one is not forgiven, it means that one will have to bear the consequencies of his action or sin. Bearing the consequencies for ones actions does not necessarily translate to eternal damnation. We are judged by God so that we will not be judged with the world. Also it is written that the rod is for fool's backs.
Also, again, this type of sin is not a daily occurrence. You see it is written in Romans 8:14 '...for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, them are the sons of God.' At this level, accountability is demanded by the Lord who is the Spirit (2 Cor3:17). That is why, when Moses struck the stone instead of speaking to it, he died of that sin and didn't enter Canaan and yet he and Elijah appeared to our Lord on that mountain. (Anyway there children and there are sons and there is a distinction between the two.)
Again we see what happened to David in the incidence involving Uriah. This story is recorded 2 Samuel 12 especially verse 14 and the other judgements against David. Yet we know the position David holds in the ancestry of our Lord and Savior Jesus.
Sun, 09/18/2011 - 14:08
#11
Thats an interesting perspective David
... although I would be inclined to think that anyone who had really committed this sin would not be interested in knowing God any more. Anyone really interested in knowing God shows evidence that the Spirit of God is at work in their lives.
Sat, 05/21/2011 - 15:57
#12
lets clear this up and make it simple
When Christ mentioned the sin of Blaspheming the Holy Ghost he was speaking to the Scribes and Pharasies, these were men who NEW BETTER . they new the word of God and they still condemed the acts of the Holy Ghost. I believe that the only individuals who could comitt the sin of blaspheming the Holy Ghost are those who have had the Holy Ghost and have denied him. they are individuals who have known God and have rejected him and walked away from him and when people mention God's good works they scoof at them and say there is no God.
When people know better and still cast down the works of God with their tongue, God will hold them accountable. God only winks at ignorance but never when a person who knows better and still is disrepectful then God will condem this act. To sum things up it is irreverence to the things and acts of God when one knows better. Disrespect.
Sun, 05/01/2011 - 22:55
#13
Only biblical instance
In the book of Acts 2 people died for lying as Peter put it to the HOLY GHOST. Both were given ample opportunity to correct themselves but thought they could get away with LYING to the HOLY GHOST - it is to bad death hato enter the BODY over money but alas GOD IS NOT MOCKED - many speculate on this and that and what this means or what that means but the scriptures are given for our admonition - Do what pleases God in Love and don't lie as this is the sin that brought the Human race to the sad state it was & that God had to SEND His only BEGOTTEN Son to die and forsake Him for the moment in our place so that WE WOULD NOT HAVE TO BE ETERNALLY SEPERATED FROM HIS GLORIOUS MERCY and LOVE.
Thu, 04/28/2011 - 18:54
#14
Unpardonable sin.
Let us approach the subject from this angle. How does one get pardoned? It is that we agree with God that we have sinned. Then we ask the Lord to forgive us. Since every sin must be punished we are forgiven on the basis that Jesus was punished in our behalf. that means we are justified or counted as if we never sinned on account of our faith in the blood of Jesus. As it is written in 1 John 1:9 He forgives our sins and purifies us from all unrighteousness. That means there is some fire in order to be purified. But that is not punishment.
Now you blaspheme the Holy Spirit you get punished without the option of pleading the blood. That just clears the account and that means you will not be judged with world. It shows us that we have to respect the Holy Spirit for He is very close to us and He is responsible for our moment by moment walk.Just don't be overly scared He disciplines the son He loves. He teaches us how to walk in the Lord and it is necessary that we be disciplined. 'Unpardonable' does not mean eternal damnation it is like something done along the way and it is done away with. You will love Him for that. He is good. Hallelu Ya!
Wed, 04/06/2011 - 04:01
#15
If one blasphemes the Holy Spirit
If one blasphemes the Holy Spirit they can not be forgiven;
if one does not blaspheme the Holy Spirit they can be forgiven.
Thu, 03/24/2011 - 21:00
#16
To be perfectly honest with
To be perfectly honest with you "Guest" sorry you haven't given your username. I in my evil days have blaspemed the holy spirit for I listened to a song countless times called "Blasphemy of the holy ghost" This is a very bad sin to do don't get me wrong but i do believe it is forgivable, I agree with Jspring's opinion though, the more you do it the harder it is to get back, the people that wrote that song (I won't even mention the name of the band) are obviously extremely satanic and want to corrupt people as much as possible and blasphemy of the holy trinity in general is their goal. I still feel the power of the holy spirit in me though, even sometimes when i am not in prayer but just having good thoughts and realizations. Just be very careful to not do it in future as once again as jspring said earlier it will be harder and harder to get back with every blaphemy and denial of its help.
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 23:13
#17
Blasphemy
It is always important to look at the context in which scripture has been used in the bible.
Jesus makes statements about Blaspheming the Holy Spirit, why did He make these statements?
Notice He did not say verily, verily before He spoke, as when He was teaching, this was a response to statements made by the Pharisee.
Mat 12:24
But when the Pharisees heard it, (THEY SAID), This fellow doth not cast out devils, but (BY BEELZABUB THE PRINCE OF DEVILS).
Jesus' immediate response to the statement made by the Pharisee was.
Mat 12:26
And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand?
Mat 12:31
Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the (BLASPHEMY AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST) shall not be forgiven unto men.
Mat 12:32
And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but (WHOSOEVER SPEAKETH AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST), it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Jesus went on further teaching them.
Mat 12:36
But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.
Mat 12:37
For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
That is the context of the scripture concerning Blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, Jesus said that man could speak against Him, and it would be forgiven, but not against the Holy Spirit.
I have been taught that the sin of Blasphemy against the holy Spirit will not be tolerated by God, because the Holy Spirit only lifts up Jesus, and will never defend Himself, so God does. So you can see that refusing the gift of Grace, is not speaking against or vilifying the Holy Spirit.
It is also needful to understand just what Blasphemy is. The Definition.
G988
βλασφημία
blasphēmia
blas-fay-me'-ah
From G989; vilification (especially against God): - blasphemy, evil speaking, railing.
G989
βλάσφημος
blasphēmos
blas'-fay-mos
scurrilous, that is, calumnious (against man), or (specifically) impious (against God): - blasphemer (-mous), railing.
JIM
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 09:43
#18
No man can enter into a strong man's house,and spoil his goods
Jim,
Can you help explain this? I'm not asking you to put alot of time into it, but just the basic principle. I included the surounding verses, but I'm most interested in v.27 Where "entering the strong mans house" is discussed and how do you Identify the Strong Man who has entered?
Thanks in advance, if you have time.
25And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. 27No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.
28Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: 29But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: 30Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Mon, 10/03/2011 - 03:04
#19
Re: Stronger than the Strong Man
Hi Sanderson
I have placed the three places this event is mentioned, in order to see everything being spoken of, for better clarity.
Mat 12:28,29
28) (BUT IF I CAST OUT DEVILS BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD), then (THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS COME) unto you.
29) (OR ELSE HOW CAN ONE ENTER) into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, (EXCEPT HE FIRST BIND THE STRONG MAN)? and then he will spoil his house.
Mar 3:27
No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, (EXCEPT HE WILL FIRST BIND THE STRONG MAN); and then he will spoil his house.
Luk 11:20-22
20) (BUT IF I WITH THE FINGER OF GOD CAST OUT DEVILS), no doubt (THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS COME) upon you.
21) When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:
22) (BUT WHEN A STRONGER THAN HE SHALL COME UPON HIM), and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
Knowing that Satan is the Strong Man, the question then arises, where is this house Jesus was speaking of?
I say the house (WAS) this World, for it says.
Joh..12:31
Now is the judgment of this world: (NOW SHALL THE PRINCE OF THIS WORLD BE CAST OUT).
Joh 3:17
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that (THE WORLD THROUGH HIM) might be saved.
1) Jesus came into the world as the Messiah (Anointed King, Priest) of God.
2) Jesus brought the (Kingdom of God) into this world.
3) Jesus through the (Power of the Holy Spirit) overcame Satan the (Strong Man).
4) I Identify the one entering the Strong Mans House, to spoil his goods, as (JESUS THE CHRIST).
Be Blessed
JIM
Sun, 10/02/2011 - 12:32
#20
do not be deceived
Some of the strongest used to saints,have deceived many,satan just loves to tear down and used these people who can do more damage to young converts than they ever helped in the life.It is better not to know the way,than to know and reject it later, except the days be shortened the very elect would be deceived,...do not worry,who is able to pluck us out of his hand as long as we put our trust in him,sometimes I get a little deep but would not want to confuse anyone,I know only Christ and him crucified,rose from the dead and sets on the right hand of God,thanks be to God,bless you all occupy til he comes,amen,holyroller is blessed by you all.
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 22:12
#21
Keep it Simple
If one knows that the Lord speaks, by His Holy Spirit, and continues to deny Him speaking and instead go on walking their lives according to only what they want...then they have blasphemied the Holy Spirit. Remember, the Spirit, Jesus, and God the Father are not separate. So, if you know God speaks, you continue to walk in your carnal nature, disregarding His leading knowingly...then you haven't fully received the gift of Jesus from God. Afterall, this is why Jesus came - to reveal that His Spirit is alive & to show us how to walk by the Spirit...in addition, leaving the Spirit for us to learn how to be with Him and walk with Him and the Father. To deny the Spirit leading you in ALL areas of your life, is to deny Jesus as being Lord of your entire life. And we all know that if you deny the Son, you deny the Father also. The key is to allow the Spirit to lead you into all Truth in all areas of your life, so that you serve Jesus wholly and completely and do whatever the Father wants you to do also, for His kingdom purposes.
Once you begin to deny the Spirit's leading, it gets harder and harder to come back. So, it's best to focus on hearing Him in all areas of your life so that you do not ever deny the Spirit, nor Jesus, nor the Father. The more you do it in the little things, the better you get at hearing Him and being led by Him. Once you have the little things down, He can trust you in the big things...to be led. If He knows every hair on your head, He believes every little thing is important in your life. Go to the Spirit in the details also, not just the big things.
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 20:56
#22
Isn't blaspheming the Holy
Isn't blaspheming the Holy Spirit refusing to accept God's free gift of grace? So, if you have accepted Christ, you aren't in danger of committing this unforgivable
sin.
Grace and Peace to you,
Beloved
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 21:28
#23
RE: isn't blaspheming the holy
Mark 3:29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."
Mark 3:30 He said this because they were saying, "He has an evil spirit."
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 10:36
#24
If....
We are only justified for eternity if we die in Christ. While alive we can lose our salvation. See in Romans about the tree or in Hebrews:
For it is impossible to keep on restoring to repentance time and again people who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have become sharers of the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of God's word and the powers of the coming age, and who have fallen away, as long as they continue to crucify to themselves the Son of God and to expose him to public ridicule. For when the ground soaks up rain that often falls on it and continues producing vegetation useful to those for whom it is cultivated, it receives a blessing from God. However, if it continues to produce thorns and thistles, it is worthless and in danger of being cursed, and in the end will be burned.
(Heb 6:4-8)
For if we choose to go on sinning after we have received the full knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but only a terrifying prospect of judgment and a raging fire that will consume the enemies of God Anyone who violates the law of Moses dies without mercy "on the testimony of two or three witnesses." How much more severe a punishment do you think that person deserves who tramples on God's Son, treats as common the blood of the covenant by which it was sanctified, and insults the Spirit of grace? For we know the one who said, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will pay them back," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
(Heb 10:26-30)
So therefore if you blaspheme The Holy Spirit there is no going back!
Chris
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When a person has been in deep places with God,saved,santified,babtized with fire and has spoken in tongues,served with all of his heart,seen great things done by the power of the HolyGhost,and been a seasoned worker for God,then turns to mock all the things he has seen fully knowing God is real,trying to cause others to fall,he has condemned his soul. satan is a good example,also Judus ,though judus could have even been forgiven after selling out Jesus,instead of repenting ,committed the sin of murder,by killing himself,and is now paying the price.If you dont really know much about God is 1 thing but if you know,and try to hurt
God and his Spirit from his work out of hatred rather than ignorance you are doomed to the devils fate,the bible says he who has put hisself to the plow and look back is not worthy to enter in.you already know the way,and refuse no matter what ,then ,SORRY!!!!!!!!!