I was talking to a pastor about sin and what my friend and what he was going through.My friend is a christian,my friend kept on doing the same sin, over and over, but everytime he repent he just falls back into the sin until he repents again. The Pastor told me that if someone sin, and you repent, and after you repent you keep on doing the same sin over and over again, then you sin against the Holy Spirit, and you will not be forgiven, because if you sinning against the Holy spirit there is no forgiveness. He says that is Blasphemy. I beleive that if my friend kept on doing the same sin, then he really didnot repent of that sin,.So my question is if this pastor is right? Is my friend saved or not? Is he a Christian?
2007-07-06 03:07:46 · 17 answers · asked by whiterose3526 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What is the Unpardonable Sin?
The unpardonable sin is committed by enlightened sinners. It is rejecting the Holy Spirit's plea until the rejecting sinner loses all desire to be saved.
It is important to understand that the unpardonable sin does not change a loving God. God's love is changeless. God is immutable; God loves sinners; God wants sinners to be saved. And the unpardonable sin cannot change an unchangeable God.
The terrible thing about the unpardonable sin is that it changes the sinner. He continually rejects Christ until he gets to the place he doesn't want to be saved.
The unpardonable sin is unpardonable only because the one who commits it no longer desires pardon. That is the terrible things about the unpardonable sin. When you reject Christ, the heart becomes harder and harder.
There is one sin that will not be forgiven in this world nor the world to come. It is the unpardonable sin, the sin of rejecting Christ until you lose all desire to be saved.
NO SAVED person can commit the unpardonable sin. If your friend accepted Jesus Christ as his/her Personal Lord and Saviour. All his/her SIN WAS PARDONED once for all, forever; and the deal is already CLOSED, shut, signed, seald and delivered. He/She alreadY JUSTIFIED by Faith.
Rom 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Justification is not something that can be reversed and followed with condemnation. To be justified means all guilt is gone, that God not only forgives you sin, but He promises not to impute unto you iniquity. "Blessed is he whose transgressoin is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not inquity [or sin]" (Ps. 32:1,2). When God justifies a believing sinner, He makes a promise that He will never again impute iniquity to that sinner's charge. Christians stand before God as if they had never committed a single sin.
The unpardonable sin can be committed only by unsaved people.
Heb 6:4-6- "4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame."
2007-07-06 03:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by itsme_565 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blaphemy against the Holy Spirit.
2016-05-19 21:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you say this is a sin against the Holy Spirit, you have to assume the Holy Spirit is what is making him repent in the first place. In that case, anyone who committed a sin once after repenting would be guilty of sinning against the Holy Spirit. One could just as easily assume that the Holy Spirit has not completed its work or he would not continue to sin. I know the scripture to which he refers and I don't think that was the intention of that particular scripture. I also know the scripture that says "Judge not lest ye be judged." I don't think it's anyone's job, pastor or not, to say someone is guilty and cannot be forgiven.
2007-07-06 03:17:34 · answer #3 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend continues to repent when he sins, he has not sinned against the Holy Ghost. Those who blaspheme the Holy Ghost won't have a conscience that would lead them to repent. Those that blasphem the Holy Ghost will not be ashamed of nothing they do or say. They will be heretic's with reprobate minds, and full of devils. Your friend needs a deliverance. To do this he needs to get serious enough to do whatever it takes. Counseling with a Spirit Filled Minister would be a good start. If your friend is suffering from an addiction he may need medical treatment as well. God is on the giving hand here and is not willing that any should perish. Do remind your friend that the Spirit of God will not always strive with man and he needs to get serious about this. God will do His part. I will be praying for you and your friend, and God Bless You for caring for the needy!
2007-07-06 04:12:55 · answer #4 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do not believe your friend is saved...I recently heard a message from a pastor saying that if you repent from a sin and then continue to do it you did not get through to God. If you continue to do the same sin maybe you have a demon in you that will need a lot more prayer. read psalm 41:2 he will deliver him from this enemy and only God can do it.
psalm 62:2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Without the solid rock under you then you will get no where.
Pray for our friend and try to help him with this problem, he will need a friend.
God Bless You and Good Luck
2007-07-06 06:34:07 · answer #5 · answered by m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, To sin against The Holy Spirit is to reject Christ and His Works or to call the Works of the Holy Spirit a joke. A Christian cannot sin the sin of Blasphemy because, The Holy Spirit is living inside of them. If your friend is a Christian what he is doing is backsliding and this is bringing reproach Upon the Word of God. God will only let this friend of yours do this for so long and then God will either do something to bring him to his knees and make him see his ways, or God will turn him over to his sins and his life will be as if he is living in hell on earth. Then when he gets to Heaven he will have to stand before God ashamed and loss rewards.
2007-07-06 05:29:13 · answer #6 · answered by PREACHER'S WIFE 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know, life is tough. And being a Christian, especially in today's age, is even tougher. It's easy to fall prey to the pitfalls and so-called pleasures of the world. The thing is, if you sin, and TRULY repent, God will forgive ANYTHING... period. But how remorseful can you be if you keep committing the same sin over and over again after each time you repent of it? A Christian can NEVER be perfect, that's a given... we're too human. But if you are truly alive in Christ, and truly saved, you'll keep yourself out of trouble, and you won't commit those same old sins over and over again.
2007-07-06 03:22:54 · answer #7 · answered by Vol_Fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure that cronic sin is sin against the Holy Spirit. I'm not saying it's not in the Bible but I haven't seen it. Now remember, we are not saved by our acts of righteousness. So as your friend is always falling off the wagon, that does not always mean he is falling away from God. Our relationship with Jesus is what brings salvation to us. But sin does form a barrier between us and Jesus. If you friend continues in sin, it could come between him and his Savior. But only your friend and God know where he stands with that relationship. You need to concentrate with helping him overcome his sin. Or encourage him to get help from someone who can. This is what is great about a church family. So many people who love others and are willing to walk with others through hard times. And not to praise you (only God deserves praise) but you are being a great Christian friend. Keep it up.
2007-07-06 03:26:22 · answer #8 · answered by starfishltd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pastor is wrong. To sin against the Holy Spirit one has to be lost and that sin is the rejection of Jesus. Your friend is not asking for forgivness. He has done made up his mind he is still not ready to give up his sin. I don't know your friend wither he is saved or not but he needs to pray and ask God to help him stop this sin, and never stop praying till God takes it from him.
2007-07-06 03:18:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not a sin against the Holy Spirit.... the sin against the Holy Spirit is to know who the the Father,Son, and Holy Spirit are and then to deny them. That's the only unforgivable sin.
The other, he just needs to keep praying for help and strength to get through. And he needs to seriously want to stop whatever the behavior is.
Example: A mom gets up set at her kids and yells at them. She apologizes and asks God to forgive her and be with her. 2 weeks later... she does it again. And again, and again. She's not necessarily a bad person, but she needs helping in dealing with her kids, controlling her anger, etc. And her prayers may be answered through counseling, talking to other parents, etc. But, she's not going to be denied salvation because of it. Also, look at compulsive gamblers, alcoholics, etc.
Just support your friend and help him work through whatever is troubling him. But, don't give up on him and don't tell him he is condemned!
2007-07-06 03:18:02 · answer #10 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋