What exactly is blaspheming the Holy Spirt?

Answer 1

I've seen a lot of overly complex answers here -- too complex. I've wondered about this question too, since it seems to be a serious offense (obviously, since it is unforgivable).

I think that it is a mistake to suggest that it could not happen today, because if that were true, then why is the warning in the Bible? I believe that it is here as an example of what NOT to do, so obviously it can still be done.

I think that the following explanation (below) is probably better than what you have gotten so far. I don't agree with everything that Dave Redick is saying on his webpage, but I think that the blurb that I pasted below makes a good point. Obviously the only unforgivable sin is a lack of repentance, because without repentance, you cannot be forgiven; and it is the Holy Spirit alone who leads us to repentance.

So "blaspheming the Holy Spirit" I believe, would be taking that small voice inside of you that is calling you to repentance, and saying that it must be the Devil that is trying to get you to repent (and thus rejecting God's call to repent by hardening your heart againist it).

That is my take on it.

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...These men, Jesus said, were blaspheming the Spirit. Yet, rereading the passage, we see that they had not actually spoken evil of the Holy Spirit in so many words. Actually, their words were aimed at Jesus (see v. 24: "this man"), not the Holy Spirit. In verse 32, Jesus said that such words spoken against Him could be forgiven.

No, it wasn't what they had said that brought them into so much danger, though what they said was certainly a serious matter. The problem was what they were doing.

The words of J.W. McGarvey are helpful here:

"Blasphemy against the Son may be a temporary sin, for the one who commits it may be subsequently convinced of his error by the testimony of the Holy Spirit and become a believer (I Tim. 1:13). But blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is in its nature an eternal sin, for if one rejects the evidence given by the Holy Spirit and ascribes it to Satan, he rejects the only evidence upon which faith can be based; and without faith there is no forgiveness."

These men were rejecting the evidence supplied by the Holy Spirit (see verse 28: "if I cast our demons by the Spirit of God…") To continue to do such would be disasterous for them because, as McGarvey says, they were rejecting the only evidence upon which faith could be based.

Mark adds something to this. Mark 3:29-30 says, "but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin - because they were saying 'He has an unclean spirit.'" Again, the words were uttered against Jesus, but he effect was blasphemy of the Spirit. These men went so far in their rejection of the clear evidence provided by the Spirit that they called God Satan. Their words were indicative of the hardness of their hearts and their willful rejection....

Answer 2

I seen you have many correct answers about blaspheming the Holy Spirit.

I also have seen two answers that say it cannot be done today.
This is wrong they do not know what they are talking about.

Blaspheming is very serious. It is unpardonable. To speak evil of or against the Holy Ghost is the worst thing you can do in Gods eyes. The Holy Ghost still exist today, don't let anyone tell you you can't blaspheme anymore.

I was just reading through the answers of different questions killing time. But this is to important to let go. Someone could be led astray.

Amen for:
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Read Matthew 12:22-32

You see that the Pharisees called the Holy Ghost "Beelzebub the prince of the devils"
They called the Spirit of God a devil.

Remember if the Spirit of the Lord is still drawing you then he has not rejected you.

Hope this helps you if you have anymore questions or If I still need to clear things up better email me again.

Answer 3

The case of "blasphemy against the Spirit" in the New Testament is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and in Matthew 12:22-32. The term blasphemy may be generally defined as "defiant irreverence." We would apply the term to such sins as cursing God, or willfully degrading things relating to God. It is also attributing some evil to God, or denying Him some good that we should attribute to Him. This case of blasphemy, however, is a specific one, called "THE blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" in Matthew 12:31. In Matthew 12:31-32, the Pharisees, having witnessed irrefutable proof that Jesus was working miracles in the power of the Holy Spirit, claimed instead that the Lord was possessed by the demon "Beelzebub" (Matthew 12:24). Now notice that in Mark 3:30 Jesus is very specific about what exactly they did to commit "the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit."



This blasphemy has to do with someone accusing Jesus Christ of being demon-possessed instead of Spirit-filled. There are other ways to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, but this was "THE" unpardonable blasphemy. As a result, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be duplicated today. Jesus Christ is not on earth. but seated at the right Hand of God. No one can witness Jesus Christ performing a miracle and then attribute that power to Satan instead of the Spirit. Although there is no blasphemy of the Spirit today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state of existence--the state of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. Continual rejection of the Holy Spirit’s promptings to trust in Jesus Christ is the unpardonable blasphemy. Remember what is stated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life." The only condition when someone would have no forgiveness is if that someone is not among the "whoever believes in Him."

Answer 4

Blasphemy is a tool used to condemn anything that anyone who is driven by religion takes offense to from you. If they deem it bad, then they say you are blaspheming the holy spirit, and somehow that's supposed to justify their objections as if their views are God's views too, and who can argue with that. The bloodiest wars in history were fought because of religion, the driving force that justifies hatred, prejudice, and cultural/racial/class selection and genocide. If they say God said it, that's all some people need to stick a knife in your a**.

Answer 5

Matt 12:31 WHEREFORE (via this) I say unto you, All way of sin and blasphemy will be forgiven unto adult men: although the blasphemy adversarial to the Holy Ghost shall no longer be forgiven unto adult men. because of what? What become occurring on the time? Legend: ? and ~ no longer ? or ? if... then ? hence Matthew 12:28 “yet when I solid out devils by utilising the Spirit of God (P), THEN the dominion of God is come unto you. (Q)” Matthew 21:40 3- “hence say I unto you, the dominion of God will be taken from you (~Q)…” hence, no longer Christ is casting out devils by utilising the Spirit of God (~P) P ? Q ~Q ? ~P Matthew 21:-40 3 “…and given to a us of a bringing forth the culmination thereof.” yet (X). ? Rev 12:10. hence, the disciples were now no longer instructed to evangelise, cleanse the lepers, develop the lifeless, solid out devils, yet to “wait”, “tarry ye contained in the city of Jerusalem, till ye be endued with skill from on intense.” Luk 24:40 9. Act a million:4. The testimony of them that heard him (Heb 2:3-4) is over (1Cor. 13:8-13), and the time for committing that sin is totally not considered back till Rev 12:10.

Answer 6

this blasphemy has to do with someone accusing Jesus Christ of being demon-possessed instead of spirit-filled. there are other ways to blaspheme the holy spirit, but this was "the" unpardonable blasphemy. as a result, the blasphemy against the holy spirit cannot be duplicated today. Jesus Christ isn't on earth. but seated at the right hand of God. no one can witness Jesus Christ performing a miracle and then attribute that power to satan instead of the spirit. although there is no blasphemy of the spirit today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state of existence--the state of continued unbelief. there is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief.

Answer 7

Since holy spirit is the means that Jehovah God uses to reveal the truth of his word to us, to blaspheme the holy spirit means that you KNOW the truth about a certain thing in God's word and you intentionally lie to someone about it--thereby attempting to commit spiritual murder of that person in God's eyes.

Answer 8

Read the book of Job....Job went through a great ordeal and the devil was trying to get him to Blasphem the name of the Lord....basically curse the Lord or believe that he doesnt exist.

Answer 9

you know the question you should know the answer....to not allow the holy spirit to speak through you when you are delivered up before satan/anti-christ to give God's testimony before the world...it won't happen..those souls are chosen for that purpose and if they did, which they won't...but if they did that is the ONLY UNFORGIVABLE SIN...as it is written....but again it won't happen those souls are predestined to be at that place and time to do that witness to the world at that appointed time....luke 12:10....what's the context of what it says? they are delivered up and to deny the spirit speaking through them at that time..as defined in SCRIPTURE..not by a man or some smuck...is the unforgivable sin..blaspheming the holy spirit....i'm guessing i get a negative from some putz that sits in a pew every sunday listening to fools....

Answer 10

I'll give you an example:

I deny the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is just a myth that's part of the larger superstition of Christianity. God doesn't exist, and Jesus, if he existed, is just a dead guy.