[Biblemat] Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (question/answer)

[Don Martin]

Hello Jim,

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You asked:

I need to know what "blaspeme the Holy Spirit" means.

Reply:

As a rule, the unpardonable sin is a reference to Matthew 12: 31.
Jesus said, "Wherefore I say unto you, all manner of sin and
blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against
the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men."

There are two plausible views offered in explanation of the sin
that will not be forgiven.  The first is, the context of Matthew
12: 31 pertains to the performance of miracles done by Jesus
through the Holy Spirit (vs. 22-30).  These miracles were
absolutely undeniable, even on the part of Jesus' enemies.
Hence, if one saw Jesus' undeniable miracles and rejected
them, especially to the degree of the Pharisees (vs. 24), he
blasphemed the Spirit and in his hardened, abandoned state, there
would be no forgiveness.

The second view suggests that since this last dispensation in
which we live is the Holy Spirit's (He gave it, Jn. 16: 13), if
one rejects the gospel he is sinning against the Holy Spirit and
there will be no recourse offered him.

I personally believe the unpardonable sin of Matthew 12: 31 is a
combination of the two foregoing views.  All sin that is repented
of can and will be forgiven (all things understood, I Jn. 1:
6-10; Acts 2: 38). However, in an impenitent and rebellious
state, there can be no forgiveness (Heb. 6: 4-10).

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and miracles found in Bible Truths.  While on the home page,
click on the Archives button then scroll down to the subject
index and  click on "The Holy Spirit." http://www.bibletruths.net
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Cordially,
Don Martin