this has been picking at me for a while?

Question

what bible reference says that blasphemy is an unforgivable sin?

Answer 1

Matthew 12:31

Answer 2

Matthew 12:31.

But this is an oft misunderstood passage. The "Holy Spirit" is, in part, the operation of the conscience, which prompts human beings to repent. To blaspheme the Holy Spirit is to remain unrepentant. Any and all sins are forgiven when a person repents. The only unforgiveable sin is unrepentence.

Incidentally, this verse also supports Christian universalism. Jesus implies that sins will be forgiven after death, provided the sinner repents.

Answer 3

The only "unpardonable sin" is to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit.


Mark 3:22-30
"And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, 'He has Beelzebub,' and, 'By the ruler of the demons He casts out demons.' …'Assuredly, I [Jesus] say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation;' because they said, 'He has an unclean spirit'"


gave this answer earlier to another question and got a bunch of thumbs down.

People did not want to hear the truth 2000 years ago either.....but their still listening aren't they:-)

Answer 4

Matthew 12:30-32

Answer 5

Matt 12:31. Therefore I say to you: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

"The blasphemy of the Spirit... The sin here spoken of is that blasphemy, by which the Pharisees attributed the miracles of Christ, wrought by the Spirit of God, to Beelzebub the prince of devils. Now this kind of sin is usually accompanied with so much obstinacy, and such wilful opposing the Spirit of God, and the known truth, that men who are guilty of it, are seldom or never converted: and therefore are never forgiven, because they will not repent. Otherwise there is no sin, which God cannot or will not forgive to such as sincerely repent, and have recourse to the keys of the church."

Answer 6

I think this is the verse you're looking for, but I'm sure there are many more:

Mark 3:29 - But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin.

Answer 7

"But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit." (Mark 3:29,30).

The Bible tells us of an unforgivable sin, the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. This subject has been vastly misunderstood over the years. False teachers who claim miracles, dreams and visions will tell you that by denying them one is comitting the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Some have thought it may be a sin or series of sins so grievous that God could never forgive them for it, others claim if you don't recognize you accepted Christ by your own free will you have comitted this sin. These are but a few of the many misconceptions. However if we look at the subject in its setting and proper context we can know what it is. The leaders of the Jewish nation, the Pharisees and priests at the time of Christ's ministry accused Him of performing miracles by the power of satan:

"And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils." (Mark 3:22).

Jesus was well aware that they were thinking this and thoroughly rebuked them:

"And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand." (Mark 3:23-25).

Jesus showed these "know it alls" how there conclusion was nonsense, How could satan cast out satan? Obviously he could not and their theory was foolishness. Christ also gave a practical lesson for ages to come; that being we should be united in our home lives, under the authority of His word. Christ came to bind satan (the strong man):

"And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house." (Mark 3:26,27).

The Lord Jesus Christ is the word (John 1:1,14) that washes the sinner. Satan has been cast out of heaven:

"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." (Revelation 12:7-11).

The Bible makes it clear that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is when one accuses Jesus of being demon possessed:

"Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit." (Mark 3:30).

If someone burns a bible, denies God, commits serious sins and/or crimes God may forgive them, only those who are thoroughly convinced that the miracles of Jesus were done by satan have comitted blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Answer 8

Mark 3:28-29 "...But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation".

It doesn't mean if you say God Da*& that you're going to hell. It is referring to rejecting God. If you reject God, you're blaspheming the Spirit and you're going to hell.

Answer 9

Not sure. Try looking up previous asked questions like this. I personally am a athiest so.......yeah. But maybe someone else asked this same question.

Answer 10

Read this Freak, it will really create something to "play on your mind" Enjoy :))http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~noelh/BirthofJesus.htm