Can a Christian Commit the Unpardonable Sin?

[racough]

Can a person who already is a Christian, who in anger blasphemes God be ever forgiven? He knew what he was doing when he did it but truly wants to be forgiven. Is this possible?

 

[champuru]

Didnt you post this somwhere else? I thinking that you probably did the hypothetical situation above. I think he told the pharisees that because they said he was the prince of demons or something like that. He was the prince (of peace) and he had power over demons (the power to send them away) but they meant that he himself was a demon, which is of course the farthest away from the truth they could get. If you ask for forgiveness you will be fine. Actually the fact that you are worried is good because it means you realize your wrong, it would be more worrisome if you weren't worried.

 

[Sketcher]

I don't believe that a Christian, with the Holy Spirit inside him, would be capable of committing that sin. I think the Holy Spirit would put His foot down and not let him cross that line.

 

[Lisa0315]

I don't believe that a Christian, with the Holy Spirit inside him, would be capable of committing that sin. I think the Holy Spirit would put His foot down and not let him cross that line.

Can you clarify that statement? There is alot of confusion over what blasphemy is. It sounds like you are saying that a Christian would never get angry at God, never curse God, or do anything disrespectful towards God. Can we agree that the unpardonable sin is a permanant rejection of Jesus Christ?

Lisa

 

[champuru]

Can you clarify that statement? There is alot of confusion over what blasphemy is. It sounds like you are saying that a Christian would never get angry at God, never curse God, or do anything disrespectful towards God. Can we agree that the unpardonable sin is a permanant rejection of Jesus Christ?

Lisa

that is my understanding of things. if there were other unpardonable sins, that would seem to say that Christ payed the price almost in full... that's my point of view

 

[Sketcher]

Can you clarify that statement? There is alot of confusion over what blasphemy is. It sounds like you are saying that a Christian would never get angry at God, never curse God, or do anything disrespectful towards God. Can we agree that the unpardonable sin is a permanant rejection of Jesus Christ?

There's blasphemy and then there's blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matt. 12:31). Anyone who commits the latter is so far gone that there is no hope for them anyway. And they won't regret it this side of death either, since the Holy Spirit is who convicts us of sin (John 16:8).

 

[p.m.ay]

Can a person who already is a Christian, who in anger blasphemes God be ever forgiven? He knew what he was doing when he did it but truly wants to be forgiven. Is this possible?

I feel that as with anyone, that we all have the right and privilage to say what it is we would want to say, or would rather say irregardless (love that word) of what words you use. (pointless cussing is always a turn off.) Now, when by yourself...say as a blurting out in an expression, I mean seriously-do you really think that God would even care or give it any thought?
It would be what you are actually saying that matters, no?
He has a big heart and likely did even not care, I can re-assure you of that. next time just find a better word and be done with it. It is a valid concern, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it or even feel that it is an actual sin to begin with. This is as I see it, and to me, this makes perfect sense.

I can love my God through my own freedom of speech...I'm not perfect--But he is! (insert shameful swearword here)
Although, I try to never even bother with foul language.

Um, -one other thing,
You know there are better words to use then cuss words anyway...theyd do the job better too!
So if you feel that it is a sin to do that, then I think it's God just telling you to try to use a better word maybe /
You know He did study English
Again, I cannot see why he would care

 

[p.m.ay]

Holy [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth], Do I Ever [wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth]ing Hate Satan!

 

[Nadiine]

I feel that as with anyone, that we all have the right and privilage to say what it is we would want to say, or would rather say irregardless (love that word) of what words you use. (pointless cussing is always a turn off.) Now, when by yourself...say as a blurting out in an expression, I mean seriously-do you really think that God would even care or give it any thought?
It would be what you are actually saying that matters, no?
He has a big heart and likely did even not care, I can re-assure you of that. next time just find a better word and be done with it. It is a valid concern, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it or even feel that it is an actual sin to begin with. This is as I see it, and to me, this makes perfect sense.

I can love my God through my own freedom of speech...I'm not perfect--But he is! (insert shameful swearword here)
Although, I try to never even bother with foul language.

Um, -one other thing,
You know there are better words to use then cuss words anyway...theyd do the job better too!
So if you feel that it is a sin to do that, then I think it's God just telling you to try to use a better word maybe /
You know He did study English
Again, I cannot see why he would care

Um, this isn't really about some cuss words, they're asking about blaspheming God.

And it's as per this scripture:
Exodus 20:7
" You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain,
for the LORD will not leave him unpunished who takes His name in vain.
(also Deut. 5:11)

The bible clearly states that taking God's name in vain or blaspheming Him in any way is very serious, and yes God DOES care.

This is covered in Ephesians 4-5 too.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
30 Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption

Ephesians 5:4
3 But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;
4 and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
5 For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.

All the verses above contradict your statements that this is no big deal at all. Cussing as well as blaspheming God are serious.
When a Christian is called an "ambassador of Christ", we are living representatives of God on earth - is this how we think God should be represented when He calls us to 'be holy' as He is holy?

Nothing to take lightly. We're called to come OUT of the world, not continue in our old ways as lost souls, doing what the world does & then expect God to be kool with it all.

Cussing isn't real easy to stop if you do it regularly, it takes prayer, willpower (which God gives you esp. if you ask) and work.
But it can be stopped.

What I can agree on is that there are alot better words to use than tossing in cuss words every sentence - it's really disgusting & trashy and unattractive.

 

[ArmyMatt]

the only thing that is unpardonable is to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, because someone who does that will look at Christ, recognize Him as Lord and God, and yet call Him a demon or worse. in other words, to look at light as light, and to call it darkness. someone like that is truly lost.

the great example from the angelic side is Satan, who knows who God is and yet tries to overthrow Him.