What EXACTLY Is the Unforgivable Sin? The Mark Series pt 12
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- Опубліковано 1 вер 2019
- The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is probably not what you're thinking of. This is a careful study of the unforgivable sin and it will seek to answer a bunch of specific questions about the topic. What is it? Have you committed it? Is it possible for a believer to commit it? Can someone repent after they have done it? Should Christians try to label people with this sin?
I hope that this study will not only give you good information but also give you good counsel on how to deal with this difficult and important issue.
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Wow, I was really blessed by this. I admit that as an ex-atheist, I struggled with this for a while, but God gave me closure..In my ignorance I said some frankly stupid things. I'm just thankful for God's forgiveness. When I was baptist in Jesus name, I literally felt like 1000 unexplainable pounds come off me. Thank you brother for sharing this🙏
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The unforgivable sin is probably one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible, and also is very scary to many believing Christians. Thank you for your helpful and sound exegesis on this important subject.
That's probably because most people live their lives based around what they're afraid of... (the answer is dying. People are afraid of dying)
@@BeingInTheMessiah While I agree that people are afraid of dying, I don't think that has much of anything to do with people being afraid of committing the "unforgivable sin."
@@ReasonedAnswers Actual consequences equates to actual fear, hence the MOST misunderstanding, and the VERY SCARY-ness of it. Oh no what happens when I die...? I think it actually has everything to say about the fear of dying. THATS WHY people focus on it
Perfect comment! I can't think of a better way to say it! I especially liked his summary at the end, about willfully & continually rejecting the light we have been given and thereby hardening our hearts.
Based on his definition, he's talking about lying in the face of truth despite knowing the truth. Self delusion is dangerous stuff. This is true. Add the specific nature of what lie is the ultimate sin, and you get Christian self preservation. If a lie is more unforgivable than murder then let's stop breeding all together. This is a sin against the Church not against God. Speaking against the church or the word of the bible is forbidden based on what the bible says. Christians have a tendency to twist this to suggest that we all received faith in the scriptures from God. Believing as I do, that man is the author, is not a sin, based on this teaching, because there is no evidence in my heart. So for those who think I commit the ultimate sin by denying that jesus was more than a man must take into consideration that it hasnt been revealed to me to be true. But many Christian's will insist that I am denying the truth. Many would prefer to beleive that I am lying because they would rather exept that than beleive there are people who believe there bible was written by men in power. The most common misconception of the faith is that people willfully blind themselves from its truth. Ironically. Both sides truly beleive that it's what the other is doing. Faith is believing you know what you cannot know.
This passage is absolutely terrifying to Christians with OCD.
But it doesn't have to be for the bible says that if you have faith in Jesus, you ARE saved (John 3 16, John 5 24 and John 6 47).
@@vornamenachname-qb2zq I agree with the point you're making but John 3:16 says "will be", not "are"
As someone who struggles with scrupulousity - a type of OCD that manifests through religion - I get trapped in loops of my mind saying things that would have counted in a very conservative interpretation of this verse. It’s not something I can control, and for years I fought it constantly. Now I try to give it to God.
SAME HERE😢
I suffer from scrupulousity as well, and I went through the same thing with this passage. I feel you sister.
I struggle hard with it too. One thing that helped me was arguing them or thinking of something true and simple I can repeat over the loop. Like God is Holy Rightious and Truth. And I pray to God everytime this happens. And little things can trigger a loop or a bad thought so if I grab onto something I know is true and what I know I believe in that helps.
Same here. I used to cry and be so depressed
You’re not alone, I believe I have scrupulosity too. I barely found out/barely started paying attention to my situation.
I think of the Unpardonable Sin when I read C.S Lewis' "The Last Battle." At the end of the book, the Dwarves had so "hardened their hearts" for fear of being taken in, that they could not even see that Aslan was right there with them, offering them the new and better Narnia. Even Aslan couldn't rescue them because they made a prison for themselves that they could no longer choose to escape. That is truly frightening to me.
As someone who left my “faith” (I didn’t really believe. I was just scared of hell) to new age psychopathy, and back to Christ FULLY I really thank you for covering this. I will go weeks with full blown panic attacks thinking I’m condemned forever because I was idiotic. Thankfully through realization and comfort from the Holy Spirit I understand I would not have a desire to know and love God had I committed the unforgivable sin. ❤️
Yep
Oh wow. This is where I've been lately, thinking that my sins are too great, and having major anxiety, to the point of shaking and barely able to feel my legs. Thank you for your comment.
I was born again at 9 yrs old. I memorized a Bible verse, believed then began experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit. at 15 I renounced my faith. before that moment I couldn't stand drugs & didn't even cuss. I did my best to be christ like. immediately I spiraled into meth addiction & ended up getting pregnant at 17 & having a late term abortion😢. the amount of damage I did in the world for 8 yrs was colossal. but God pursued me and had to convince me that just because i renounced my faith & denied Him didn't mean I couldn't come back to Him. He wanted me back..I became born again at a rehab. I experienced some supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit also. went to Bible College but had a brief relapse beforehand that broke my heart of my unfaithfulness. 3 yrs later, bc I didn't confess my sin, I felt far from God again and didn't deal w that period of time in sin. I really wanted to lose weight & get married, so I began throwing up after each meal. I got into bondage with this for almost 8 yrs. got married Noone knew I was bulimic. then my son was born, and he had a HUGE regression at 2 yrs old that made me think I was losing him. I began seeking after God more & almost RENOUNCED my faith again!. I prayed if my son deteriorates & gets a bad dx I would leave Jesus. but life experience taught me that would cause me alot of trouble. I remembered how bad things got those 8 years, so I went back to the prayer room with new resolve. I prayed I would now do things God's way and not cut corners, and we would get thru my sons condition together. this was the hardest prayer I prayed in my life. a few months later, Jesus supernaturally delivered me from bulimia. 4.5 years ago. I fasted, and that instant the HS filled me so greatly I knew it was GONE. I'm so thankful the LORD is more merciful and uses our Messes to teach us. I opened up my heart to be searched and healed. went thru a huge process of trauma healing, especially for the abortion and my families trauma from childhood. God is faithful to complete the work He began in us. I can't rely on my faithfulness, but God's alone.
hey, how things are going now?
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I am so scared of committing the unforgivable sin. I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety and I gave my life to Christ and I was healed. Then I hear people saying that I didn’t get healed by Jesus that I’m practically delusional and I’m using it as a crutch and I’m so afraid that they are trying to convince me of that. Pray for me.
““If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you.”
John 15:18-19 NLT
Praying for you brother! Don’t let the world tell you differently from what the Holy Spirit has revealed to you deep down! He is the only rock and firm foundation! Love you!
@@maxbolser8496 telling someone they are acting delusional is not hating them.
It's important to keep your faith in perspective. Remember that miracles are not rewards for good behavior, they are willful acts he decides based on his plan. Be thankful for your health but do not become fully dependant on God to solve all of your problems. That may be what the people around you are getting at. I have a father who struggles with the same pitfall.
@@Alex_Barbosa I completely agree about being rational in your thinking and being critical about the things you see happen. we must Really examine all things against the light of truth. I was mainly talking about the secular world hating us and telling us we do not have the truth. but I agree that telling someone that they are acting without sense is not hate as long as it is done in love.
@@maxbolser8496 Yes but, unbelievers telling you you are wrong is also not hate. The secular world is not a hateful place, they are searching for answers as much as we are. They need understanding, not exclusion. We are not their victims.
I trust in Jesus. That's the end of this discussion.
I like the Simplicity of this. But it is also always good to grow and learn and have our faith tested in the fire to make it stronger.
I willfully sinned for years-- even though I knew it was wrong. Strange thing is, I ask to be saved. God delivered me from the desire to sin. But now, I'm so afraid I'm beyond hope. To anyone under the sound of my voice, please don't play with sin. Sin destroys everything it touches.. Please help me
If you have repented, turned away, from your sin and believe In Jesus Christ you are saved. He doesn't remember our sin. The only one bringing it to mind again is satan or our own ignorance of the power of God. Jesus said that of all the ones the Father has given him, He hasn't lost one. Trust Him. Read the Word. And don't let the past take your joy.
Jesus loves you bro. I was sinning willingly too, thinking God could not save me from sexual sin.
Oh but he did. God is not far from us, amen. I no longer want to live in that wicked life.
To bring you comfort, you need to have a full grasp of what repentance means. To repent doesn’t mean ask forgiveness. Repent means to not only ask forgiveness but to have a change of mind. For example, I loved fornication. When the Holy Spirit got a hold on me, I realized how terrible that sin is. I asked forgiveness and I turned from it. Repetitively asking forgiveness with no intent to change is not repentance.
@phil, read Hebrews 8:13, it talks about the fact that in these days, God will be merciful to their iniquities and remember their sins no more
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.
Proverbs 3:3-7 KJV
Rely on God and continue to Trust in His Goodness and Wisdom, John 10:27-29. Let Him Lead you, Psalm 119:9-11, 143:8, 10. Rely on Him fully. God Bless
I pray that God will Grant you Peace in Him, Psalm 94:18-19, Philippians 4:6-9, 19, and that you will surrender your thoughts to Him in entirety, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, in Jesus' Name, AMEN.
God Bless
A fancier way of saying "stupid on purpose" is "willfully obtuse"
This is so good. So many people have that fear especially those who suffer from religious OCD. The enemy uses the lie of loosing salvation to put Christians in bondage with the doubt of loosing their salvation.
Mike you are absolutely correct I had to study that passage for a long while and came to the same conclusion as you thank you father GOD in the name of your son JESUS for all your knowledge wisdom and understanding that you display for us
Most of your comment is sensible until you come to the part about Jesus (me in a former life as you know) because you say Jesus was God's son. Saying Jesus was God's son is Mithraism (paganism).
@@iainpattison903 oh... please elaborate or give us understanding into Matthew 3:16-17 which says
*As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”*
From what you're saying the voice from heaven was wrong?.... again please elaborate, as you sound like you're Muslim... although Islam followers call it shirk
@@COKTilYouDropPerfect verse to refute that Jesus wasn’t the Son of God. He definitely was. He was also God in the flesh:
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a. son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being. interpreted is, God with us.
And
1 Timothy 3:16
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Excellent exegesis, Mike. Thank you. I also used to believe that the unforgivable sin was the rejection of the Gospel, but since I myself used to reject it, I obviously hadn't thought this through. Glory to God.
In some sense, if one dies having rejected the gospel during their life, that sin (as well as all the other ones we have committed) would be unforgivable at that point since they no longer have the opportunity to accept the free gift of salvation through trusting in Christ's sacrificial death to pay for sin. But I do also believe that the specific unforgivable sin that Christ was referring to at that time was only possible during the time that He was incarnated on Earth and was what the Pharisees were guilty of, considering that they were accusing him of what Mike had stated.
Thank you SO MUCH for this! To give you a little context...I am 45 and been a Christian since I was 6. I was under heavy demonic attack for 3 months last year. I have never been under such intense spiritual warfare. God used these verses to rescue me. It’s a much longer story than space allows for here. After the Lord redeemed me, He used those experiences as I went on a mission trip to Nepal this year. Every village I went to, I warned them what demonic manifestations looked like specifically. I know they practice Khundalini and I was able to tell them what demonic manifestations looked like and how the Lord rescued me, in the process of sharing the gospel with them.
I want to no how khundalini is manifested. I was in new age healing and I'm very worried I have that spirit in me.
Lydie Nešto here is a video, showing it. ua-cam.com/video/WfXmDkQiE2o/v-deo.html
Love to hear more of those experiences . And how is Kundalini. Tied to yoga.
My church Calvary Chapel sends a team to Nepal often. I wonder if we know each other. :)
Praise Jesus I had so much anxiety before watching this and the moment you explained it I felt some peace. I grew up in the church and walked away around the age 16. At age 19 I had climbed over a fence and got cuts on both of my hands, later that night my "friend" took a picture of me with my arms out, clearly mocking Christ on the cross. I did it thinking it was funny, but also I knew exactly what I was doing and felt bad immediately after. and this has eaten me up inside for years. Clearly not funny. Take it from me do not make any jokes or mock Christ in any way. It will absolutely hurt your soul and fear will eat you alive! Thank you pastor Mike!!!!
This video and your channel have really helped me. I have battled horrible intrusive and blasphemous thoughts for almost a decade. I've also had seasons of habitual sin. I'm ashamed of it and know that Christ's design and purpose is so much better.
Thank you for making the statement that the unforgivable sin is NOT a case of someone coming to God and God says no. We don't see that anywhere in the texts about blasphemy or apostasy. I saw a video by D.A. Carson on this subject and he described them as people who don't want to be forgiven. They're proud and self righteous in their rejection and ridicule of God.
In Matthews account I noticed that after Jesus gives this long explanation they STILL asked to see a sign from Him. (Matthew 12:28)
It's like, really? There's nothing more that Christ could do. He argued with them on a logical level. He demonstrated on the miraculous level and they were still asking for signs to prove Himself. You could almost picture Jesus saying; "Guys, I don't know what to tell ya." 🤷
35:24 is my favorite Mike moment here. Last night I heard that voice in my head that said "you should to a video of funny Mike Moments" I am sure people would love it.
This made me laugh out loud. Thanks for sharing it I laughed the second time too!
God bless you Mike, thank you for the clear teaching. I have a theory that Satan will use passages about the unpardonable sin, as well as other tricky ones such as Hebrews 10:26 to deceive. I think the enemy wants people thinking they’ve committed the unpardonable sin or gone past the point of no return, and from that the enemy is hoping this will cause the victim of deception to go back to sin and the love of the world. Just a thought I’ve had for quite some time.
Exactly.
Or go to a place where they are weak... if a Christian feels they are unforgivable... how will they fight? They will doubt their standing and gifts and that the power of God rests on them. :(
colton73 ~ l know what you're talking about because l went through that too. The enemy is also called 'The accuser of the brethren,' who accuses them before God day and night'. And so many times he is right that we've sinned, but he doesn't want us to _receive_ God's grace. So be wise to his tactics of trying to bear the weight of shame of sins that Jesus paid for.
The enemy tells me Ive committed the unpardonable sin and that my prayers are worthless because im already condemned. It says blasphemous things in my head and it becomes a loop but it’s not me thinking these thoughts, I can’t explain it.
@@michelletessierI went through this myself. I determined to keep calling out and trusting in God regardless of how I felt. It was incredibly difficult, but speaking from experience I can tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. I will pray for you.
The proper application of this.
57:50
Beware of rejecting what you know, there is a point of no return. Don't wait on responding to God. Do it right away.
Thank you so so so so much!!😢 Thank you Jesus!
I think the fact that anyone watching this with an open mind means they’re fine and they’re gonna be fine
So far what I've picked up after researching this topic for a little is "If you're worried you've committed the unforgivable sin you haven't committed it"
@@COKTilYouDropand there’s a good reason for that if you consider Mike’s teaching here. The unforgivable sin is the result of an incredible hardening of the heart in the face of great revelation. If someone was unsure and worrying about committing it, how can they be that hard of heart? On the contrary, they’re still looking for answers from God.
@@j.prt.979 in Jesus name
So glad I found this channel! Thank God!
Thank you, Mike! I have wondered about this topic for years.
Thank you Pastor Winger.
Thank you mike so clear and precise. God bless you
if I was living in Us I can't afford to miss even one Church service led by this anointed pastor
evans lawrence where do you live. Me too but I live in Canada. You arefrom which ??
Bill Hildebrand
God bless you so much Hildebrand.l live in East Africa. Tanzania.
You're awesome -- giving the summary. I stayed and listened to the whole thing, BTW.
Amen! Thank you Pastor Mike for clarify hard questions!
I appreciate the gentle way in which you approached this topic. It was encouraging and affirming. 😊
Thank you so much! You are just the best pastor online.
Expanding on the "truly truly/verily verily" thing; In the Old Testament whenever the prophets spoke on behalf of God, they always say something along the lines of "thus saith the Lord", but Jesus in the New Testament says "truly truly I say", or "verily verily". Confirming his authority, as well as his deity, in my opinion.
Also, thank you, Mike. Praise be to the Most High.
I've been reading the bible all my life and that's something I've never paid any attention too. It's really cool.
@@JS-nr7te Praise God. How old are you, brother?
Amazing body of work you answered all the questions I've asked myself over and over thanks Mike.
Thank you Mr.Winger.
I love you very much.
May the grace of God be upon you and your family.
Thank You. We need more biblical answers like these.
Yours is a solid explanation. I am blessed by this knowledge. God is good, amen!
We truly appreciate you brother. May ALL glory be to God in the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour! God bless you.
Mike, this is by far the best video you have ever made in your entire career. Thanks so much, you did a fantastic job with this issue.
Your videos have blessed my personal growth in Jesus.
My prayers are with you brother!
Mike , you explained this subject very authentically.
Thank you Mike, really appreciated this. Blessings from South Africa. :)
I appreciate this video Brother Mike I have been having anxiety over this for a while. I appreciate much of what you do.
I love how you always mention the chapter and vs as you are teaching. It helps when following along. Thank you. You have a great way of teaching so we who are hungry are super satisfied. God bless--♡
AWESOME BLUF!!!
Bottom Line Up Front.
Then going into background. Really helpful format
Another wonderful Bible teaching Pastor Mike... Thank you and God Bless you!
Pastor Mike, thank you for your clear and articulate teaching. God bless.
Thank you so much for bringing up cessationists!! I've always wondered about it in accordance to this
that answered my question in 4 minutes and 43 seconds. God Bless you Brother.
🤯🤗such a wonderful teaching. Thank you Mike.
Thank you once again. I love how you teach. God bless you as you continue teaching. Love you, in Christ Jesus. 🌿🔥
Mike I love your explanation of the Bible. You handled this subject really well. Thank You.
I always wondered about this since the minute I heard it as a kid. Thank you for the peace that comes through hearing the word. Thanks for tackling the tough questions!
Mike, that closing video clip and music is epic!!! :-D Thank you for this sermon - it's been a mystery for me to understand what would qualify as an unpardonable sin. Blessings!
I am truly thankful to the Lord for your work and dedication to the teaching of God's word, brother Mike!
Thank you for this clear and biblically solid lesson.
Mike, l truly love ur teaching. Refreshing, good attitude, true to the word. Thank you Jesus, for people like this.
This was one of the most important videos I've ever watched and always wondered about it! Can't wait to share this knowledge with others. Thanks Pastor Mike!❤
Very helpful I wish more people would go deep into the bible like you do
Great video, thanks Mike.
Thank you very much for this video Pastor Mike, may God Bless you 🙏
God bless you, Mike. Another excellent teaching. I admire how you arent afraid to say that you don't know certain things instead of just pretending that you know. Keep up the great work!
I have never heard this topic explained in this way & it makes so much sense..... thank u Mike u have really helped me understand this topic better God bless u & ur family.....
God bless you for this video Mike really helped me today
God bless you sir thanks for this clear message about the blasphemy against the holy spirit more Grace
My favorite pastor
My favorite too!
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@ilovemyindia1958 this aged well.
You are incredible Pastor! Thank you for the teaching!
I appreciate your weekly Q&A session, but in having found your channel, I sincerely appreciate these sermon-type lessons and videos. Whatever your route, please continue to share your wisdom with us. The truths and Biblical understanding God is presenting through you is deeply needed by all.
Thank God for letting me saw this video. Praise the God!
Thank you so much Mike!! I really needed a good answer on this and no one seemed to have an in depth and serious take on the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I just kept thinking it wouldnt be in scripture if we were never meant to know what it is. Jesus said it as a warning. This has been burning on my heart lately. I am so greatful I just want to give you a hug!!! It is not like someone is knocking on heavens door and God is like no. That really comforted me. I was also glad to hear you also were alarmed at this. So many people I know don't seem to consider this seriously. Thank you for that. Don't reject the light that you know is the admonition that I will take with me. Do not be a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer. I must build my house on the rock now. Thank you again.
2022 checking in with appreciation for this study/perspective of the unforgivable sin. May God continue to bless you and your ministry.
That was wonderful!!!
Thank you So very very much for this teaching and all of the other teachings you've posted as well!
Goodness, finally the struggle of this passage is cleared. Now, I feel safe but I also feel the weight of the passage is to realize what has Christ done for us. Thank you for this video. Verse on context solves a lot of misinterpretations. Glory be to our Lord Jesus Christ through whom we have the free gift of salvation.
Wow. It was so startling to hear my name during Mike's preaching. Here I am listening to the sermon while modeling ductwork, when "Aleithia". I nearly jumped out of my seat.
Thank you so much Pastor Mike for this teaching and the light it brings on this topic. I learn more and more to know God as a righteous but loving Father, not a policeman waiting for you to trap in a fault that deserves court and punishment. As a former member of the catholic church, I have lived with that image of God until my new birth in Jesus-Christ, 35 years ago. How I praise the Lord who patiently sets me free of that fear to sin against the law and against the Lord. After my "conversion", I still used to walk in the modus : "watch out that you don't commit that ultimate unforgivable sin !". Your teaching brings a lot of clarity on this point. God bless you !
AW Tozer has a wonderful sermon series on the unpardonable sin. It's worth listening to as well.
Great teaching. God bless you.
Thanks for these!
I’ve worried so long that I was unforgivable. Thank you for giving me peace amen
This is so good.
Thank you Mike for explaining this with SUCH DETAIL!!!! I've been living in terror for the last few weeks. I pray Jesus continues blessing you with divine insight in whenever you minister to people. God bless you 🙏
I’ve always thought it was continual rejection of the saving grace of Christ Jesus thus the hardening of the heart that is so set on being their own god.
That made me feel better. Thank you
I so appreciate this teaching. From here will see if you have any teachings on Hebrew 6:4...thanks Pastor Mike!
Thanks Mike. Appreciate the study and teaching. Love this series. Being fed meat and potatoes while on my commute.
Thank you Pastor Mike for this video. When I hear people interpret what the unforgivable sin is, they seem to concentrate on what the Pharisees said (“He has an impure spirit”) and not give much attention to what Jesus said in the next verse. Jesus defines what the Pharisees said in Matthew 12:32 (NIV “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven”). I hear people placing Jesus as the focal point within the definition of the unforgivable sin. Meaning, without Jesus bodily being there, the unforgivable sin is impossible. Now, the Pharisees said that the Spirit in Jesus was Satan. If that was the only way to commit the unforgivable sin, why did he say “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven”? If you take those two statements, “He has an impure spirit” and “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven”, they are different. “He has an impure spirit” is very specific, whereas “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven” is a bit more broad in application. So “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven” is the definition of the unforgivable sin, whereas “He has an impure spirit” fits within that definition. Hence, since blaspheming is not only stating that the Holy Spirit is satan, the definition of blasphemy is much broader than that. The way I see it, the unforgivable sin was not that they said Jesus was this or that, but that they said the Holy Spirit was Satan. Although, Jesus was implicated, the unforgivable sin is calling the Holy Spirit Satan. Before that, Jesus stated all sin against Jesus will be forgiven. Again, Jesus is not associated with the unforgivable sin. (Side note: it is interesting that the statement “all sin against Jesus will be forgiven”, when we know unbelievers don’t have forgiveness of sins. The only people who have forgiveness of sins against Jesus are believers. That makes an argument that a believer can commit the unforgivable sin. ) It looks like the scripture is clear in this matter, speaking (blasphemy) against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin. Why do we take a text that looks straightforward and make something else of it that is not part of the text? Is there something in the Greek or their culture that would give us a different meaning of the scripture or a different way to look at it?
Here is something to think about when it comes to people worried about committing the unforgivable sin. It is directed toward the Holy Spirit. How many people have you ever heard slander the Holy Spirit? Jesus’ name is used in a slanderous way every day, but not the Holy Spirit. It seems awkward in our society to use the Holy Spirit in a profane way, thus, making it rare to commit a sin against the Holy Spirit.
I also hear people say, do you think God would condemn someone just by saying something against the Holy Spirit? (As if they think saying something against the Holy Spirit is a small thing. It would appear that way when we do that to each other in our society today and make nothing of it.) I used to say no, it didn’t make sense how I understood God back then. But now I don’t think that way anymore. God is much more than the God I had in a box. He is a God of grace and justice. Moses wasn’t allowed into the promise land because he hit a rock with a stick. Uzzah was struck dead when trying to save the ark after touching it and Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead after they lied to the Holy Spirit. My point is that God is no respecter of man and though we don’t always enforce our rules, He does. All the situations above seem to have drastic consequences when looking at them through the eyes of our society today. He is a Just God and will not compromise his justice. Adam and Eve didn’t get a second chance after eating the fruit. Their consequence was final. They were kicked out of the garden and death entered the world. I know these examples are not necessarily dealing with eternity, they are dealing with extreme judgment on things we would consider minor offenses in today's culture. Now, of course, God's grace is part of his plan, but only when it is covered by the blood of Christ. That is when his justice is put upon Christ’s sacrifice instead of ours. I think the unforgivable sin in Matthew, Mark, and Luke are not covered by the blood of Christ. I give those examples of God’s judgment because people tend to think God would not judge in this way and that is because of their view of a loving God and leaving out the justice side of Him.
What an amazing God that’s all I can say thank you Mike
Great message!
I was (as it would appear at first explanation), and when you expounded I Thanked Jesus, God Who Was, Who Is, And Shall Be, I apologized to The Holy Spirit and expressed gratitude for The Holy Spirit's Presence. Thanks for the Cribs Notes.
3:50 in, and you’ve already answered this question better than most I’ve heard.
I agree completely.
And it’s important that this be the right answer, and not some other convoluted answer.
Because this definition is perfectly consistent with the unforgivable sin in the 10 commandments. “Thou shalt not take the Lords name in vain.” The correct translation “thou shalt not CARRY the Lords name in vain.” That means doing evil in Gods name. Doing something evil, and saying it’s on behalf of God, or that God wanted and asked for it. And the Ten Commandments say God will not forgive that sin. I believe that’s completely consistent with the New Testament. It’s either attributing what is of God to the devil. Or attributing what is of the devil to God.
Great work as always Mike!
Yes
Worshipping satan in the name of christ
How honest you are. When you don't know, you say so.
This bought so much clarity to this. I loved how Jesus said Amen to start too. Really made me laugh in delight!
Brilliant. He is the truth.
Always, thank you, Mike. I went through post-partum psychosis. And I went into a very dark time. I’ve always loved the Lord, tried to serve him, and Never struggled with much doubt. But I went through a very hard few months of struggling with doubt. Andy I wrestled with this thought…because I know God’s word. I know the apologetics and I know this passage! So even then, I was worried I committed it. Solely by God’s grace, I came up from that time, still loving the Lord. But sometimes I still struggle if that season of doubt was the end of it for me! So just the last line “i trust in Christ. And that’s the end of this discussion.” ❤
Thank you for this amazing Mike, it really helped me understand the true meaning behind it. I’ve been having intrusive thoughts lately and it’s been driving me crazy
He is one of the best teaches today
If you question whether you have committed this, most likely you have not, due to the fact you question it. Just like if you question whether the Holy Spirit is in your life, you wouldn't even care about your sin if He were not. Much love brothers and sisters Jesus Christ is King
God bless you.
Fantastic video
Really good stuff! Just commenting for the algorithm.
I like you, well done soldier!
Interesting food for thought.
So good, thank you.
20 years ago I thought I'd committed this. Come from a Pentecostal church and had many times been to the altar to receive tongues, but never did. Was a young always-been-a-Chrstian because of family, prayed the salvation prayer but had never really experienced God that I knew of. Had a show on one night and someone mentioned something about the Spirit I cannot remember, but my responding thought was a cynical, "I'd have to drag the Spirit into me." Immediately I just got this jolt in my heart and I remembered there was an unforgivable sin, so I read it again. And because the Bible mentions being accountable for "empty words" I took it to mean my flippant sarcasm counted, even though I'd only thought it. In a panic I wrote my then pastor an email and described what I'd done and he said he wasn't an expert on it, but that I was afraid would suggest I had not.
It took me a long time to get over this, after many googlings and dissecting opinions. I've never been secure even in what I do know, if the sky being blue meant something good for me I'd prolly find a way to worry it was really red. Finally the fears have mostly faded, but occasionally I'll get thoughts. Even watching this video touched a tender spot, though I do agree with it. But I try to remind myself of what gifts of the Spirit I do seem to display - my love for others even if they do me wrong, my strong sense of mercy, my dedication to truth and having good/correct motivations, and my rabid love of Jesus. I look at these and try to realize that people the Holy Spirit is working on do not display them, and that is how I know I've not become unforgivable.
I’m worried that I have done it