“How can I be certain that I’ve not committed the unforgivable sin?”
“I tell you this truth, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or the age to come.” –Matthew 12:31-32
Many times Christians will read these words and live a life that is full of worry about the fear of this verse, many times taken out of context.
During Jesus’ day, there were Pharisees (religious leaders) who would often believe that Christ’s miracles were because Jesus was in alliance with Beelzebub, the prince of demons. Unlike thos who are afraid that they have committed the unforgivable sin, these religious leaders were completely unconcerned about Christ’s forgiveness. Instead, they would go against the Holy Spirit’s testimony about Christ being the true Son of the living God. It is so important that we recognize that the unforgivable sin is not a single act but a continuous, ongoing rejection.
It is interesting to see that those who have committed this sin have no godly regret. As Paul teaches us in the book of Romans, they not only continue their evil ways but approve of others who do so as well (Romans 1:32). However, “godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation” (2 Cor. 7:10). Sorrow for sin and the desire for Christ’s forgiveness is proof positive that you have not rejected the Savior of your sins. Remember, our old boy Peter, who rejected Jesus, not once, but three times. But what happens? Jesus forgives him, and not just that, but Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16) becomes the cornerstone of the Christian church.
All in all, the Bible consistently teaches that those who spend eternity separated from God do so because they willingly, knowingly, and continuously reject Jesus’ message of the Gospel. John refers to this sin as the “sin that leads to death” (1 John 5:16) in the sense that those who refuse forgiveness through Christ will spend an eternity apart from God. Know today that you can receive God’s forgiveness by accepting Jesus today and never be turned away.
Coram Deo,
Trev
Many times Christians will read these words and live a life that is full of worry about the fear of this verse, many times taken out of context.
During Jesus’ day, there were Pharisees (religious leaders) who would often believe that Christ’s miracles were because Jesus was in alliance with Beelzebub, the prince of demons. Unlike thos who are afraid that they have committed the unforgivable sin, these religious leaders were completely unconcerned about Christ’s forgiveness. Instead, they would go against the Holy Spirit’s testimony about Christ being the true Son of the living God. It is so important that we recognize that the unforgivable sin is not a single act but a continuous, ongoing rejection.
It is interesting to see that those who have committed this sin have no godly regret. As Paul teaches us in the book of Romans, they not only continue their evil ways but approve of others who do so as well (Romans 1:32). However, “godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation” (2 Cor. 7:10). Sorrow for sin and the desire for Christ’s forgiveness is proof positive that you have not rejected the Savior of your sins. Remember, our old boy Peter, who rejected Jesus, not once, but three times. But what happens? Jesus forgives him, and not just that, but Peter’s confession, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16) becomes the cornerstone of the Christian church.
All in all, the Bible consistently teaches that those who spend eternity separated from God do so because they willingly, knowingly, and continuously reject Jesus’ message of the Gospel. John refers to this sin as the “sin that leads to death” (1 John 5:16) in the sense that those who refuse forgiveness through Christ will spend an eternity apart from God. Know today that you can receive God’s forgiveness by accepting Jesus today and never be turned away.
Coram Deo,
Trev
posted by BT at 12:30 PM
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