2007-05-29 10:28:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Murder... swineocide...
2007-05-29 10:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The case of the "unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin" or "blasphemy of the Holy 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 then has to do with someone accusing Jesus Christ (in person, on earth) of being demon-possessed. There are other ways to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, but this was "THE" blasphemy that was unpardonable. This means that this unpardonable sin against the Holy Spirit cannot be duplicated today because Jesus Christ is not on earth but seated at the right Hand of God; however, the Holy Spirit still accomplishes supernatural things through His servants. Although there is no unpardonable sin today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state-the state of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. Remember, 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.'"
Recommended Resource: Hard Sayings of the Bible.
2007-05-30 00:41:15 · answer #2 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sin against the Holy Spirit is never forgiven in this life or the next.
2007-05-29 17:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sentinel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit.
2007-05-29 17:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by kimberly m 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are none. Literally ALL sins can be forgiven by God. Any sin at all can be *forgiven* by God. I love God so much!! =]
2007-05-29 17:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by ~smallvillian~ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not accepting Jesus as Savior. All will stand before God, either covered with the righteousness of Jesus, or with your own "good works" as your defense. God wishes all to be saved, but gave us only one way to do it, and that is through His Son.
2007-05-29 17:35:05 · answer #6 · answered by oldsmoothbore 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior is the only unpardonable sin.
2007-05-29 18:12:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a Tori Amos fan.
2007-05-29 17:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is named in the bible as "blasphemy of the holy spirit" which translates to, the utter rejection of God.
2007-05-29 17:32:43 · answer #9 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to blaspheme the spirit, in order to do so you must know what your doing, betray everyone who loves you, the lord, and your own heart. You would have to completely and utterly reject everyone and curse yourself.
god will hold you to that.
2007-05-29 17:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by Silly BaBy505 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Proud, willful ignorance.
I'm looking at YOU, theists.
2007-05-29 17:56:43 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋