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Acts 13:39 says "And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses."


But Matthew 12:32 says "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."


I'm confused.

2006-11-06 13:06:11 · 26 answers · asked by skeptic 6 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

26 answers

Some will call this a contradiction. It is not.
Jesus says that God forgives all sins, but one (though I believe it is two). The one Jesus references is to sin against the Holy Spirit, which is God. I also believe suicide is unforgivable, as you are murdering and cannot ask forgiveness for it.

Peter says that through Christ, you can be forgiven things that Moses' law could not forgive. Tell me where Moses' law talks about sinning against the Holy Spirit. It does not.

Clear? You have to read the words...not the footnotes or interpretations.

2006-11-06 13:11:48 · answer #1 · answered by Jay 6 · 0 0

NO...ALL SIN IS NOT FORGIVABLE.

ACTS 13:39 SAYS ALL THAT BELIEVE ARE JUSTIFIED---BELIEVE KEY WORD-IF YOU BELIEVE YOU DON'T REJECT.

BLASPHEME THE HOLY SPIRIT IS NOT FORGIVALBE.
THAT AND ONLY THAT IS THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN,

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.

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.



Matthew 12:31/2

2006-11-06 21:08:36 · answer #2 · answered by cork 7 · 2 0

All sin as the scriptures say, Jesus will forgive, except if one "Blasphemy the Holy Spirit." Matthew 12:32

It is not something you have to worry about.

This sin took place by some of the Rabbi's during Jesus time, when they attributed all the miracles He(Jesus) did, He did by the power of satan, saying that He was a demon-possessed person casting out demons.

Today people either choose to believe that Jesus performed miracles which really happened according to the Scriptures, or they choose to believe that He did not perform any miracles whatsoever.

Some, not all, of the Rabbi's and Pharisees were Jealous that Jesus was receiving Much attention and gathering a crowd, which they themselves were only use to having.

This may not have answered all your questions concerning this, but I hope it helps a little

Your question, is an excellent question !!!!!!!

2006-11-06 21:16:20 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas 6 · 0 0

Jesus said that all manner of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven but he who shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness in this world (age) or the world (age) to come. The circumstances under which the unpardonable sin can be committed do not exist any more in this day and age. Note the circumstance under which it was committed in the day when Jesus was casting out demons. There must firstly be a two fold heavenly witness (remember that under the law of Moses no one could be put to death under the testimony of only one witness, it had to be by at least 2 witnesses) Here there was a two fold heavenly witness present. Jesus said that he was the Son of God (1st witness) he then stated that the works that he performed were the works of his Father in heaven (2ND witness)
The religious leaders of his day saw it and heard it and they knew in their hearts that he was the Son of God and also knew that the miracle he was working was the work of God but they openly proclaimed that the miracle was being worked by the power of Satan. Jesus made the truth clear when he said "if I had not done the works among them that none other had done then they had not have sinned but now they have seen both me and my Father and hated both me and my Father now they have no cloak (covering) for their sin. We may feel free to trust Jesus with all our falts and failings and short commings and he will handle our case for us as we are helpless to help ourselves. Thankfully the Lords gift of salvation to us is given totally unconditionally!

2006-11-06 23:09:33 · answer #4 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 0 0

If you look at the verse from Acts, you will have your answer.
"All that believe are justified...." It speaks of believers

The verse in Matthew talks about sinners speaking against the Holy Ghost. People were attributing the miracles performed by Jesus, through the Holy Ghost, to Satan. These sinners will not be forgiven. This speaks of non-believers.

2006-11-06 21:16:47 · answer #5 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 1 0

Sure you are and About 9/10 ths of the Christians TOO.
People have been in RELIGIONS so Long they have Forgot (or Never Learned the TRUTH)
The Truth Loves Everybody
The Truth will Set you Free.
Jesus is the Truth.

Now, about that Scripture: yes, all Sins will and can be Forgiven.
Through Jesus.
Read it Carefully, Jesus said neither in THIS World or the World to Come---but it WILL beforgiven in the THIRD WORLD to come.
How you Like That!!!---Ditto...........

2006-11-06 21:12:59 · answer #6 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0 0

If a person feels contrition and acknowledges their sin before God, then they have not committed the unpardonable sin mentioned in Matthew 12. Since God cannot contradict Himself, and since He promises forgiveness to all who truly repent (1 John 1:9), then it is inferred in the Matt. 12 verse that the person who blasphemes the Holy Spirit either does not feel any guilt/conviction or does not act on it.

2006-11-06 21:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by Sheryl M 1 · 0 0

All sin that is repented of is forgiven by Jesus. Blasphemy of the Holy Ghost is unforgivable, if done with knowledge. God gives grace and mercy to those who are ignorant to the word of God.

2006-11-06 21:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by seriously 4 · 0 0

It also saids "It is just as hard for a rich man to go to Heaven as it is for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle!" But nothing is impossible with God! If you repent, and are truely sorry, then you will be forgiven!

2006-11-06 21:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I agree with most of the people above. Blasphemy against the holy spirit is the one unforgiveable sin.

2006-11-06 21:11:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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