Is there an unforgivable sin?

[~~ angelique ~~]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

[Guest SandleStrap]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

Angelique,

See Matthew 12:21. Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost will not be forgiven among men. It is my firm belief that blasphemy against the Holy Ghost consists of drawing one's last breath while denying Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the ONE name given to man by which man may reach the Father.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

Angelique,

See Matthew 12:21. Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost will not be forgiven among men. It is my firm belief that blasphemy against the Holy Ghost consists of drawing one's last breath while denying Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the ONE name given to man by which man may reach the Father.

Great Answer!

[ParanoidAndroid]

There is only one unforgiveable sin, and that is "blasphemy against the Holy Spirit". However, Christians have debated exactly what that means. The general view (that I have come across) is that not accepting Jesus as Lord and saviour is "blasphemy against the HS". By turning away from Jesus we are turning away from God's love, and more importantly turning away from the gift of the Holy Spirit, hence it is the only unforgiveable sin.

that seems the most common answer, though I disagree. I'll give my own view another time, after a few responses maybe, or perhaps tomorrow when it's daytime ('tis late over here).

[Guest shiloh357]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

the only sin that cannot be forgiven is choosing continued separation from God and dying in that spiritual condition.

As for the issue of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit... A Christian cannot commit that sin. There is no NT basis for anyone to claim that a Christian can commit that sin, EVER.

[jehovah Nissi]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

the only sin that cannot be forgiven is choosing continued separation from God and dying in that spiritual condition.

As for the issue of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit... A Christian cannot commit that sin. There is no NT basis for anyone to claim that a Christian can commit that sin, EVER.

good answer shiloh.

[Guest]

And this is the record,

that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

1 John 5:11-13

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin?

Sin

But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.

Proverbs 8:36

The Refusal To Eat

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

Jeremiah 15:16

The Rejection Of The Gift

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Ephesians 2:8-9

Leaves Us The Way We Were

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

John 3:18

Waiting For The Sure Wrath To Come

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

John 3:35-36

So Believe God And Trust His Holy Word And Drink Deeply

And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.

Revelation 21:5:6

And Be Blessed Believed Of The LORD

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Numbers 6:24-27

Love, Your Brother Joe

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4

[~~ angelique ~~]

I have a question. Is there an unforgivable sin? I've been thinking that God is full of mercy, grace, and love; however, I have wondered if there is such a thing that can't be forgiven.

tks.

Angelique,

See Matthew 12:21. Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost will not be forgiven among men. It is my firm belief that blasphemy against the Holy Ghost consists of drawing one's last breath while denying Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the ONE name given to man by which man may reach the Father.

Oh, I hope that is true. I have a friend that I'm concerned about

[yesult]

The only sin mentioned in the bible as 'unforgiveable' is blasphemy against the holy spirit. To find out what that is you need to check the actual passage that it is mentioned in.

If you read the whole story in context - the pharisees were accusing jesus of doing his miracles through the power of satan. So they were called the holy spirit, a demonic spirit. Even though God was being glorified, people were being set free and the kingdom of God was amongst them - the pharisees were jealous of Jesus, and this was their response.

I don't believe that God would deliberatly judge someone who made a mistake in this area - but knowing full well that something was being done for the glory of God through the power of God, but calling it demonic anyway and trying to pull it down because of your own agenda - is I think what God was talking about and I can see why he would refuse to forgive it.

Edited July 14, 2008 by yesult

[jehovah Nissi]

Oh, I hope that is true. I have a friend that I'm concerned about

I really don't think you have to be concerned about anyone with this unpardenable sin. Hebrews does talk about once someone is enlightened, meaning they are a mature Christian...filled with the Holy Ghost (spake with toungues)...and they know that Jesus is the only way to salvation and they Love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strenth...God has given them revelation into His word and they are knowledgable on God's word, if this person totaly turns around and all of a sudden denies Christ and want's nothing to do with Christ anymore...Hebrews says in 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

If these people fall away...they need another Jesus to come down to sacrifice Himself for what they did because they have totally denied the sacrifice that has made them righteous in the first place. mind you these people are not decieved about the salvation of Jesus Christ...they know that He is the only way to salvation. This does not happen very often at all...I've only heard of one occurance and it was a pastors wife (a man of God was praying for her and God literally had to tell him to stop praying for her...she has commited the unpardinable sin, then God proceeded to show him Hebrews 6:4-6). Both of my sisters claimed to be a Christian once, they read the bible but they by far didn't fit the categories of Heb 6:4&5...they were just young and were deceived out of believing that Jesus is the only way. even though they professed to be Christians and yet denied Him later on in life...they can still come to repentance simply because they have really never tasted of the heavenly gift. Hope this clears things up.

J