What is the Unpardonable Sin?![]() 1-13-17, Glen Mills -- For many the statement Jesus makes in Matthew 12:31, Mark 3:28-29 and Luke 12:10 has caused a lot of confusion, heartache and uncertainty. This is not surprising considering the finality and severity of the statement. The first thing we need to understand - God is a Trinity I realize there is a lot of controversy about God being a Trinity, but He IS. From the beginning God's word makes it very clear - from Genesis 1.1 and is confirmed in verse 26 where He says: "Let us make man in Our image, in Our likeness." He does not say ‘our likenesses’, but likeness – singular; and studying the Hebrew leaves no doubt about the plurality of God. ![]() We are just like Him – a three-part being – body, mind and soul. We are not a person if all three elements are not inseparable as they work together all at the same time. Each part of us has a unique and separate function. Using the analogy of a human person, let's look at the Trinity Who is the life force in us: -God would be our mind -Jesus would be our body -the Spirit our spirit ![]() Understanding the responsibility and function that each member of the Trinity has, it is clear that God is very protective of the Holy Spirit. He in many senses is and is seen as ‘an entity’ and as such will take blasphemy. He allows things to be: - said against His Son [constantly God and Jesus’ names are taken in vain] - allowed Jesus to be crucified [as it was necessary for the forgiveness of our sin; the shedding of His perfect sinless blood] The Holy Spirit is the VERY ESSENCE of Who He is; His very nature. The most sensitive ‘Person’ in the Trinity is the Holy Spirit. That's the reason we're told not to even ‘grieve the Holy Spirit.’ (Ephesians 4.30). Blaspheming His essence, THAT He will not tolerate or forgive. In conclusion: to those who may fret and wonder if they have committed the ‘unforgivable sin’, be at peace; the very fact that you are asking the question makes it is almost certain that you haven't.
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![]() ✝️ 7-11-20, The weight of the 'world's sin' ... the infinite blessings and resources of our salvation in Christ are described as providing the power of surpassing greatness, the grace of surpassing richness, the peace which surpasses all understanding. Thank YOU, Lord. John 1:29; Revelation 5:12; Philippians 4:7
![]() ✝️ 7-9-20, When the Lord Jesus was on the cross and the people scorned and scoffed; His great love for all ignorant uninformed sinners showed forth. He died for all sinners. Romans 5:8; Luke 23:34 However, after we are aware we're no longer ignorant of Who He was and 'what we do;' THEN we are all responsible if we reject Christ. John 3:17-18
![]() 6-29-20, Jesus said, 'Obey Me!' John 14:15; 1 John 2:3, 3:22 Of course we are forgiven when we sincerely pray for forgiveness turning our lives to the Lord Jesus. We must intend to sin no more ... if we do ... quickly repent as we didn't INTEND to. John 8:11 More here: https://www.gotquestions.org/go-and-sin-no-more.html
![]() ✝️ 6-12-20, The Lord □Jesus' mom, Mary's cousin Elizabeth's son John the Baptist was brutally killed because of a wicked hateful woman. Her foolish husband, King Herod - although he liked John; had him executed because of a promise - he musta been drunk - to make such a promise to his wife's daughter, Salome who's mom, Herodias wanted John dead. Matthew 14:3-11; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9
![]() ✝️ 6-11-20, Regarding forgiveness: the Lord □ Jesus clearly taught that marriage was between a husband & wife. [Matthew 19:5; Mark 7:21] He loves all sinners both the heterosexual & homosexual. He promises forgiveness to everyone who repents coming to Him for salvation. He told the woman caught in adultery: "Go and sin no more.” Matthew 11:28
![]() ✝️ 6-9-20, The Lord □ Jesus explained to Nicodemus that he must be 'born again' [John 3.3, 7]. In Utah I've heard some LDS people scoff and ridicule believers in Christ who are 'born again.' Those who scorn are lost; Jesus clearly said to 'marvel not that you must be born again'; without Christ we are lost. John 3:17-18
![]() ✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36
![]() ✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34
![]() ✝️ 6-3-20, Interesting the different duties of God's arch angels. Michael is a warrior who will defeat Satan and Gabriel was/is God's messenger appearing to:
Prophet Daniel 8:15-17, 9:21-24 ...
Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, Luke 1:11-18...
Mary, Mother of Jesus, Luke 1:26-31...
Joseph, Husband of Mary, Matthew 1:20-24, 2-13
![]() ✝️ 6-2-20, In appx 530 BC the Lord God of Israel chose the Persian [aka Iran] King Cyrus to protect and help the Jewish exiles in Babylon. Who would come back and rebuild Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem where now - since 688 AD - a Muslim mosque sits. Mark 13:14; Isaiah 45:4-6, 9, 12-13. World Without End. Ephesians 3:20-21
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:4
Solomon 2:10-13 ![]() ✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9
![]() ✝️ 4-30-20, When the Lord □ Jesus Mother told her son that at the Cana wedding celebration there was no wine - I wonder if the Lord did little miracles around the house so Mary knew of His abilities expecting Him to quickly whip up some good wine. And He did! The Lord's first miracle on earth water into wine. John 2:1-11
![]() ✝️ 4-28-20, The Lord □ Jesus, in the book of Matthew, lists what’s called the “Beatitudes.” He lists the items in our lives in His 'Sermon on the Mount' that examine our values, vision & habits to wholehearted obedience to God. We seek His forgiveness & acceptance for eternal life with Him; this is the good news 'Gospel.' John 14:6; Matthew 5:1-48, 6:1-34, 7:1-28.
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