Does anyone know what the "sin unto death" is?

Question

I am referring to the following verse:

1John 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

This question is for Bible believers. If one doesn't believe the Bible, there is no way to understand it. Because spiritual matters must be spiritually discerned. Peace.

Answer 1

I was just reading the book Driven by Eternity by John Bevere on a chapter which happened to be talking about this very passage. I will share briefly what he said.

It may be likely that the scripture was talking about spiritual death, as the whole fifth chapter of 1 John talks about spiritual life and spiritual death. The book is addressed to believers, and the word 'brother' denotes that this person who sins is a true Christian, not an unbeliever. Furthermore, this true Christian is capable of sinning a sin unto eternal spiritual death. Therefore it makes it unlikely that this sin is about blaspherming God.

As it's best to interpret scripture with scripture, Lets look at Hebrews 6:4-6

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.

Again this passage talk about true believers in Christ who have chosen to walk away. The author of Hebrews clearly writes that it is impossible for them to be brought back to repentance. This means that turning away after having been a true believer in Christ (i.e. not a baby Christian, but a seasoned one who seriously knew God) is a sin that is unto death. Not just physical death, but spiritual death.

Whilst it is true that our salvation cannot be taken away from us, we can choose to be born again, then walk away from God. But once we do so, there is no born again 'again'. It's likely that for the person to leave Christ and God's goodness forever, they no longer desire to repent and live for Jesus ever again. They will not return, and therefore prayer in that regard is probably unnecessary.

Do continue to pray and ask God to reveal His Word to you. It's good to double check everything before taking it as truth.

Answer 2

Commentators differ widely in their thoughts about what this sin that leads to death is and whether the death it causes is physical or spiritual. Paul wrote that some Christians had died because they took Communion in an unworthy manner (1 Corinthians 11:27-30), and Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead when they lied to God (Acts 5:1-11). Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit results in spiritual death (Mark 3:29), and the book of Hebrews describes the spiritual death of the person who turns against Christ (Hebrews 6:4-6). John was probably referring to the people who had left the Christian fellowship and joined the antichrists. By rejecting the only way of salvation, these people were putting themselves out of reach of prayer. In most cases, however, even if we knew what the terrible sin is, we would have no sure way of knowing whether a certain person had committed it. Therefore, we should continue praying for our loved ones and for our Christian brothers and sisters, leaving the judgment up to God. Note that John says, “I am not saying you should pray for those who commit it,” rather than, “You cannot pray for them.” He recognized the lack of certainty.

Answer 3

There is a sin unto death. A sin which is of such a character that it throws the offender beyond the reach of mercy, and which is not to be pardoned. See Mark 3:28,29. The apostle does not here say what that sin is; nor how they might know what it is; nor even that in any case they could determine that it had been committed. He merely says that there is such a sin, and that he, does not design that his remark about the efficacy of prayer should be understood as extending to that.

(Mark 3:28-29) Verily I say unto you, All their sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and their blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin:

Answer 4

A sin unto death means a sin that cannot be forgiven so it will end in death or destruction. This kind of sind is blaspheming the Holy Spirit, which means a deliberate reistance to the voice of the Holy Spirit which will finally make him or her immune to His whisper as He tries to convince us. So however great the sin a person commits, if he can still feel remorse and repent he will be forgiven. But many people will be lost not because of the greatness of their sins, but because they don't feel the need for repentance, or have gone beyond the point of repentance.

Answer 5

the sin unto death is when you are delivered before the synagog of satan and you know the truth you do not allow the holy spirit to talk through you and instead just spout out all of the things that you have been planning to say to the devil for years.

Answer 6

refer to Mark 3:29 - yet he that shall blaspheme hostile to the Holy Ghost hath in no way forgiveness, yet is in risk of eternal damnation. it truly is what's being referred to in the 'sin unto death' in the 1John Scripture. even as i look up words, as I do, in the Greek and Hebrew there is the definition of blaspheme - and it truly is not only swearing or taking God's call in ineffective. it truly is a much extra grevious and severe offense. it truly is even as someone places doubt about the reality of God in some different person's recommendations. even as someone is waiting to get some different person to split from God of their recommendations. And which will separate the fellow who executed this action endlessly from God. by their own recommendations and movements they condemn themselves continually to be break away God.

Answer 7

(Romans 6:23) For the wages sin pays is death, but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord.

Answer 8

The Church offers the definitive explanation of these sins, not the Bible.

To see it, go here:

http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p3s1c1a8.htm#1854

Answer 9

Another nonsensical bible passage. If it was the word of god don't you think he would have made it to be understood

Answer 10

f**k til you die?