before we come into a saving knowledge of Christ, we have all paid homage to idols. It could be our job, money wives children, a myriad of idols. if this is so, then there would be absolutely no forgiveness of sins.
I ask this, because this was an answer to another question of mine.
2007-08-31 05:48:03 · 10 answers · asked by Fugitive Peices 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Idolotry is not an unpardonable sin. Even murder can be forgiven as was the case with the Apostle Paul. the only unpardonable sin is receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost and then willfully and knowingly denying it and walking away from God. It would be like Paul who was struck down on the road to Damascus, and KNOWING then that God exists, who repents and is baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost by laying of hands, and is called an Apostle and serves God and witnesses many mighty miracles... and THEN says I don't believe in God, God does not exist, Christianity is a joke... that would be unpardonable.
2007-08-31 05:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Idolatry isn't "unpardonable." Jesus calls it "the worst sin" because it prevents a person from knowing God. Give up the idolatry, and the problem is solved, says Jesus.
The unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy spirit.
2007-08-31 13:00:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The unpardonable sin(and there is Only one.....) is refusing to allow the Holy Spirit to "speak thru you" when the elect(Christians who know the truth, that is , that anti-christ comes FIRST, before Christ returns), are brought before the synagogue of satan, where we will witness to the entire world in a "pentecostal-like tongue"(so that everyone around the world can understand it). Since this has not occurred yet, no one has committed the unpardonable sin. The one and only that has been "sentenced to death", is satan. No other soul has been.
2007-08-31 13:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by Mary M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Bible does not say the idoltary is the unpardonable sin. It says the blasphemy againt the Holy Spirit is an unpardonable sin. Two different things.
2007-08-31 13:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God takes sin extremely seriously, far more seriously, in fact, than we ever will.
Why do I say this? God takes sin so seriously that it was necessary for His only son to come into the world to die for our sins. If God didn't take sin seriously, then Jesus Christ would never have had to die on the cross. But sin is so serious and so devastating that it could be erased in only one way: if God's own son would become the sacrifice for our sins. And that is what He did! The Bible says, "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
You see, on the cross, all our sins were transferred to Christ. He was without sin, but when our sins were placed on Him, He took the judgment you and I deserve. And because of this, we can be free of our sins, and free from God's judgment. The Bible says, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Yes, God offers us the gift of forgiveness but like any other gift, it must be received. Have you received this gift into your life? You can, by turning to Christ and trusting Him alone for your salvation. Open your heart to Him today.
2007-08-31 13:19:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blashemy of the Holy Spirit is the unpardonable sin. You can be forgiven of idolatry.
2007-08-31 12:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by jworks79604 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What I've learned is that once you fully accept God, you are sort of renewed. He forgives all of your sins and you start over with a clean slate. However, if you commit these sins while believing in Him, then you're kind of screwed. But, God is not unkind. He is fair and merciful, so yes, you'll end up paying for this sin if you commit it after you have accepted Him, but then you'll be forgiven. He wouldn't make you pay forever, He is just, not cruel.
2007-08-31 12:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Idolatry is not an unforgivable sin. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is.
2007-08-31 12:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Islam, the covenant through Ishmael, reinstated the blessed knowledge of the laws of God.
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2007-08-31 12:59:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Catholics still worship statues of Mary.
2007-08-31 12:53:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋