The Unforgivable Sin
Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit
“Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. And whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.” —Jesus (Matthew 12:31-32 ESV)
“Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” —Jesus (Mark 3:28-29 NIV)
It’s scary
When I first heard about blaspheme of the Holy Spirit a chill ran down my spine and twinge of pain also ran through my heart as I asked myself in angst, “What if I blasphemed the Holy Spirt already? Is there any hope for me? Am I lost forever?” (more…)