Fear of the Unpardonable Sin

[William3]

To all that read this please help me! I've been through some rough times recently, and I looked to the Bible for comfort. Then I came across the verse mentioning the unpardonable sin. I liked to place verses about forgiveness as wallpaper on my phone. I searched for one on the internet to find the unpardonable sin. I was concerned that I had done so due to curses against God that had crossed my mind. I later found out that what had crossed my mind was not the unpardonable sin. Fast forward about 2 weeks (my time may be off). I decided to look at the passage again for reasons I can't remember. I read the passage, and in my stupidity did not take the warning seriously. Curses once again swarmed my mind (I honestly do not remember what all they were, but I'm scared it could have been thoughts similar to what the Pharisees said). I remember having an absolute feeling of despair come across be, and I became upset once again. After this I can remember feeling this sudden strange feeling that I can't describe. Was that the Holy Spirit leaving me? I want to be forgiven more than anything, but can I? I'm afraid it was me that thought those thoughts because I wasn't thinking strait for a bit. I fear that I'm my stupidity I though the unpardonable sin. This sparked a dark spiral of thoughts in my head. I met with the youth minister at the church, and we discussed it. He said that the unpardonable sin was attributing the work of Jesus to Satan. I agree with this definition of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I remember I felt relieved by his words, and went on; however, the worry was not all gone. Again with the dark spiral of evil thoughts. One thing that particularly crossed my mind was (I do not want to state the first thought it because the phrase alone scares me) "Insert phrase that says the glory of God was actually the glory of.......you can guess" then I thought "maybe it was" then "oh gosh no no no that's not true". Then despair came across me. Again the dark spiral of bad thoughts. To this day I have not found genuine lasting peace. I don't remember the vast majority of my thoughts, but I'm almost certain that one of those evil thoughts was me commiting the unpardonable sin. I still despise myself to this day for my stupidity in that moment following my reading of the unpardonable sin chapter a 2nd time. How could I have been so stupid as to loose reverence for the word of God, and not take it seriously. I am almost certain that because of this I have committed the unpardonable sin. For the past 9 months or so I have been living in a constant state of fear that I committed the unpardonable sin. I can't believe I thought those things, and I hate myself for it. I'm afraid what I did was kinda intentional (but without meaning). Let me say I do not agree with those thoughts, but I'm afraid I allowed them to enter my mind because I was just plain stupid (or done in the heat of the moment). Honestly I'm not sure if I knew 100% what I was actually doing. I just kinda happened. I didn't think about it. I've been researching this topic a lot, and I have come across so many interpretations. I do agree with the idea that the unpardonable sin is giving Satan credit for God's work. I am terrified, and scared out of my mind. Not a day has gone that I haven't worried about it. I've lost my peace of mind, been depressed, and most importantly I'm afraid of my spiritual condition. To this day I'm having crazy thoughts, and I'm scared I'm entertaining them. I also don't feel convicted like I use to (if at all). Or is my fear of committing it conviction? I don't agree with my sin by an means, so don't get me wrong their. I'm also having a hard (if not impossible) time feeling God's presence. I have spoken with the head pastor of our church, and he believes that if such a sin could be committed today that I have not committed it simply because I'm worried. He is also convinced that God has a big plan for me, but I'm afraid God has given up on me. Can I ever get out of this worry? Could this sin unsave me? Does it mean I wasn't saved to begin with? I want to come to Jesus more than anything, but I'm afraid he won't accept me. I'm afraid the desire to come to Christ is from me, and not the Holy Spirit. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? Do I have hope, or am I hopelessly condemned? Is the Lord going to reject me?

 

[Godlovesmetwo]

We had a similar thread last week. You might be suffering moral OCD as well. Otherwise known as "religious scrupulosity."

 

[HereIStand]

I too once struggled with this. Try letting the accusing thoughts go. Every person is different, but that helped me. This isn't a sin that can be committed by having a thought. It must be intentional. You are not intending it.

 

[Kit Sigmon]

Those Pharisees who committed the unpardonable sin...blaspheming
the Holy Spirit...prior to that they'd NEVER accepted Jesus as Messiah,
they continued in unbelief even after they witnessed the miracles
Jesus performed, those Pharisees were the ones who sought ways to
trap him and prove him false...they also sought to have Jesus killed.

So, it's not like they accidentally blasphemed, they were opposed to
Jesus and all their interactions with him always showed that they
rejected Him.

 

[Serving Zion]

To all that read this please help me! I've been through some rough times recently, and I looked to the Bible for comfort. Then I came across the verse mentioning the unpardonable sin. I liked to place verses about forgiveness as wallpaper on my phone. I searched for one on the internet to find the unpardonable sin. I was concerned that I had done so due to curses against God that had crossed my mind. I later found out that what had crossed my mind was not the unpardonable sin. Fast forward about 2 weeks (my time may be off). I decided to look at the passage again for reasons I can't remember. I read the passage, and in my stupidity did not take the warning seriously. Curses once again swarmed my mind (I honestly do not remember what all they were, but I'm scared it could have been thoughts similar to what the Pharisees said). I remember having an absolute feeling of despair come across be, and I became upset once again. After this I can remember feeling this sudden strange feeling that I can't describe. Was that the Holy Spirit leaving me? I want to be forgiven more than anything, but can I? I'm afraid it was me that thought those thoughts because I wasn't thinking strait for a bit. I fear that I'm my stupidity I though the unpardonable sin. This sparked a dark spiral of thoughts in my head. I met with the youth minister at the church, and we discussed it. He said that the unpardonable sin was attributing the work of Jesus to Satan. I agree with this definition of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I remember I felt relieved by his words, and went on; however, the worry was not all gone. Again with the dark spiral of evil thoughts. One thing that particularly crossed my mind was (I do not want to state the first thought it because the phrase alone scares me) "Insert phrase that says the glory of God was actually the glory of.......you can guess" then I thought "maybe it was" then "oh gosh no no no that's not true". Then despair came across me. Again the dark spiral of bad thoughts. To this day I have not found genuine lasting peace. I don't remember the vast majority of my thoughts, but I'm almost certain that one of those evil thoughts was me commiting the unpardonable sin. I still despise myself to this day for my stupidity in that moment following my reading of the unpardonable sin chapter a 2nd time. How could I have been so stupid as to loose reverence for the word of God, and not take it seriously. I am almost certain that because of this I have committed the unpardonable sin. For the past 9 months or so I have been living in a constant state of fear that I committed the unpardonable sin. I can't believe I thought those things, and I hate myself for it. I'm afraid what I did was kinda intentional (but without meaning). Let me say I do not agree with those thoughts, but I'm afraid I allowed them to enter my mind because I was just plain stupid (or done in the heat of the moment). Honestly I'm not sure if I knew 100% what I was actually doing. I just kinda happened. I didn't think about it. I've been researching this topic a lot, and I have come across so many interpretations. I do agree with the idea that the unpardonable sin is giving Satan credit for God's work. I am terrified, and scared out of my mind. Not a day has gone that I haven't worried about it. I've lost my peace of mind, been depressed, and most importantly I'm afraid of my spiritual condition. To this day I'm having crazy thoughts, and I'm scared I'm entertaining them. I also don't feel convicted like I use to (if at all). Or is my fear of committing it conviction? I don't agree with my sin by an means, so don't get me wrong their. I'm also having a hard (if not impossible) time feeling God's presence. I have spoken with the head pastor of our church, and he believes that if such a sin could be committed today that I have not committed it simply because I'm worried. He is also convinced that God has a big plan for me, but I'm afraid God has given up on me. Can I ever get out of this worry? Could this sin unsave me? Does it mean I wasn't saved to begin with? I want to come to Jesus more than anything, but I'm afraid he won't accept me. I'm afraid the desire to come to Christ is from me, and not the Holy Spirit. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? Do I have hope, or am I hopelessly condemned? Is the Lord going to reject me?

Awww, it sounds like you have somewhat lost the clarity of God's character.. and it has been displaced by a view of God that gives power to these negative infuencers to trap you in a feeling of despair - not confident in your position having God's salvation. I can tell you as one who recognises The Holy Spirit, He is right there in you, and He has brought you forward to ask for words that will help you to be cured and released from this place of despair.

Notice this: that words have the power to free us (consider John 15:3, John 6:68 and John 4:14).

It has become a real strong theme in my experience lately, that many Christians are struggling the way that you are struggling, because they are not having a wholesome diet of Holy Spirit words, and they are feasting on "junk food" as it were - creating a huge spiritual health epidemic within Christianity.

I would like to submit this for your consideration, that if you can get rid of all TV, Music, Games and even if you can, just remove yourself from the company of people who themselves aren't holy. While you are doing this, get your mind full of words that are from The Holy Spirit (take the bible for starters until you can discern Him), then you will notice a remarkable difference immediately.

I would like to recommend that you resolve to quit TV, Music and Games for one week if you can. Think of it as being like a spiritual fast and detox, and then if during that week, you have discussed it with Him, pay close attention to the way these worldly influencers are impacting your spiritual health.

Dear Heavenly Father, I just ask that you'll give our brother a sense of peace, a calm, deep assurance that you are watching over him, that you are with him and you know all that he is going through. I thank you that you've brought him forward here today, I ask that you'll help him to see that the calling for a Christian is to come away from the world, to have no part of it, to be a light shining into it, and that he is truly innocent of all the torment. I ask that you'll increase his discernment to recognise those who genuinely care about him and those whose words are not originating from you. I ask too that you'll speak clearly to him and that he will have been prepared through the words that you have sent to him, to recognise you and to follow you into the fullness of confidence for salvation that you have for us. We thank you Lord God, that you love us and that you are here to deliver us from all evil. We submit this to you in Jesus' name for our brother's salvation. Amen.

Hey, and check this out too, bro. It's something I put together prayerfully to help people make sure they've covered the basics in Christianity. It could have a spark to ignite new life in you too!

Adonai Reigns : The Gospel : God did not send his son to condemn the world!

.. think on these words too, because this is actually who you truly are!

 

[CrystalDragon]

To all that read this please help me! I've been through some rough times recently, and I looked to the Bible for comfort. Then I came across the verse mentioning the unpardonable sin. I liked to place verses about forgiveness as wallpaper on my phone. I searched for one on the internet to find the unpardonable sin. I was concerned that I had done so due to curses against God that had crossed my mind. I later found out that what had crossed my mind was not the unpardonable sin. Fast forward about 2 weeks (my time may be off). I decided to look at the passage again for reasons I can't remember. I read the passage, and in my stupidity did not take the warning seriously. Curses once again swarmed my mind (I honestly do not remember what all they were, but I'm scared it could have been thoughts similar to what the Pharisees said). I remember having an absolute feeling of despair come across be, and I became upset once again. After this I can remember feeling this sudden strange feeling that I can't describe. Was that the Holy Spirit leaving me? I want to be forgiven more than anything, but can I? I'm afraid it was me that thought those thoughts because I wasn't thinking strait for a bit. I fear that I'm my stupidity I though the unpardonable sin. This sparked a dark spiral of thoughts in my head. I met with the youth minister at the church, and we discussed it. He said that the unpardonable sin was attributing the work of Jesus to Satan. I agree with this definition of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I remember I felt relieved by his words, and went on; however, the worry was not all gone. Again with the dark spiral of evil thoughts. One thing that particularly crossed my mind was (I do not want to state the first thought it because the phrase alone scares me) "Insert phrase that says the glory of God was actually the glory of.......you can guess" then I thought "maybe it was" then "oh gosh no no no that's not true". Then despair came across me. Again the dark spiral of bad thoughts. To this day I have not found genuine lasting peace. I don't remember the vast majority of my thoughts, but I'm almost certain that one of those evil thoughts was me commiting the unpardonable sin. I still despise myself to this day for my stupidity in that moment following my reading of the unpardonable sin chapter a 2nd time. How could I have been so stupid as to loose reverence for the word of God, and not take it seriously. I am almost certain that because of this I have committed the unpardonable sin. For the past 9 months or so I have been living in a constant state of fear that I committed the unpardonable sin. I can't believe I thought those things, and I hate myself for it. I'm afraid what I did was kinda intentional (but without meaning). Let me say I do not agree with those thoughts, but I'm afraid I allowed them to enter my mind because I was just plain stupid (or done in the heat of the moment). Honestly I'm not sure if I knew 100% what I was actually doing. I just kinda happened. I didn't think about it. I've been researching this topic a lot, and I have come across so many interpretations. I do agree with the idea that the unpardonable sin is giving Satan credit for God's work. I am terrified, and scared out of my mind. Not a day has gone that I haven't worried about it. I've lost my peace of mind, been depressed, and most importantly I'm afraid of my spiritual condition. To this day I'm having crazy thoughts, and I'm scared I'm entertaining them. I also don't feel convicted like I use to (if at all). Or is my fear of committing it conviction? I don't agree with my sin by an means, so don't get me wrong their. I'm also having a hard (if not impossible) time feeling God's presence. I have spoken with the head pastor of our church, and he believes that if such a sin could be committed today that I have not committed it simply because I'm worried. He is also convinced that God has a big plan for me, but I'm afraid God has given up on me. Can I ever get out of this worry? Could this sin unsave me? Does it mean I wasn't saved to begin with? I want to come to Jesus more than anything, but I'm afraid he won't accept me. I'm afraid the desire to come to Christ is from me, and not the Holy Spirit. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? Do I have hope, or am I hopelessly condemned? Is the Lord going to reject me?

You're just having OCD thoughts. Fear of the unpardonable sin is a reason why I'm beginning to dislike Christianity in some cases. Fear is nearly the opposite of love. Seeing it from that perspective gives a view of "God is fear" rather than "God is love" (which I think actually could be said to be more accurate in some cases, but that's a story for another time and another thread.

And for the record, the "unpardonable sin" was denying Jesus's power of the Holy Spirit while he was standing before them on Earth. Ergo said "unpardonable sin" is literally impossible to commit today.

 

[Arsenios]

The only unpardonable sin I know of
is the one from which,
however successfully or unsuccessfully,
you refuse to repent...

Blashpheming the Holy Spirit means
denying God in the presence of [God] the Holy Spirit...
I have a hard time even imagining that one...
Demons could probably do so...

Arsenios

 

[Serving Zion]

Ergo said "unpardonable sin" is literally impossible to commit today.

OP, I advise that you do not believe this idea, because The Holy Spirit is certainly very real and present today, and there certainly are people who do not receive Him, choosing instead to believe that they are following The Holy Spirit in opposition to His truth. When pressed as the Pharisee's were pressed by their pride, they will even resort to accusing a vessel of The Holy Spirit as being of a demonic spirit. That is what we are talking about. Fixing one's opinion to consciously oppose The Holy Spirit is an eternal sin that cannot be forgiven.

Also notice that these Pharisee's are not recorded as having gone to that extent at that time, it appears that they did relent at Jesus' warning.

So, be very very careful what you do choose to believe and disbelieve, it is the basis for the security you have in knowing your salvation is a reality (see John 17:3).

 

[CrystalDragon]

OP, I advise that you do not believe this idea, because The Holy Spirit is certainly very real and present today, and there certainly are people who do not receive Him, choosing instead to believe that they are following The Holy Spirit in opposition to His truth. When pressed as the Pharisee's were pressed by their pride, they will even resort to accusing a vessel of The Holy Spirit as being of a demonic spirit. That is what we are talking about. Fixing one's opinion to consciously oppose The Holy Spirit is an eternal sin that cannot be forgiven.

Also notice that these Pharisee's are not recorded as having gone to that extent at that time, it appears that they did relent at Jesus' warning.

So, be very very careful what you do choose to believe and disbelieve, it is the basis for the security you have in knowing your salvation is a reality (see John 17:3).

Biblical evidence from Gotquestions seems to beg to differ.

What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

 

[Serving Zion]

Biblical evidence from Gotquestions seems to beg to differ.

What is the unpardonable sin / unforgivable sin?

They have wrongly assumed that the blasphemy of The Holy Spirit can only be present where Jesus Christ was the vessel of The Holy Spirit.

I do not see any explanation for why they would believe the blasphemy of The Holy Spirit cannot happen where one is to attribute The Holy Spirit as demonic where The Holy Spirit is represented by one of His adopted brethren (see 1 Corinthians 3:16, Romans 8:17, John 1:12, 1 John 4:4).

I do stress caution, do not believe every prophetic utterance, but test all things and hold fast to what is good, because indeed when a sinner of the likes of John 13:20 is pressed, it is known to have happened, that they do readily accuse The Holy Spirit as being demonic.

 

[William3]

Thank you to all that have replied! So you guys don't think I have committed it? Additionally I hold the view that it can be committed today. Thank all of you, and anyone else please feel free to help because I will need it.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

To all that read this please help me! I've been through some rough times recently, and I looked to the Bible for comfort. Then I came across the verse mentioning the unpardonable sin. I liked to place verses about forgiveness as wallpaper on my phone. I searched for one on the internet to find the unpardonable sin. I was concerned that I had done so due to curses against God that had crossed my mind. I later found out that what had crossed my mind was not the unpardonable sin. Fast forward about 2 weeks (my time may be off). I decided to look at the passage again for reasons I can't remember. I read the passage, and in my stupidity did not take the warning seriously. Curses once again swarmed my mind (I honestly do not remember what all they were, but I'm scared it could have been thoughts similar to what the Pharisees said). I remember having an absolute feeling of despair come across be, and I became upset once again. After this I can remember feeling this sudden strange feeling that I can't describe. Was that the Holy Spirit leaving me? I want to be forgiven more than anything, but can I? I'm afraid it was me that thought those thoughts because I wasn't thinking strait for a bit. I fear that I'm my stupidity I though the unpardonable sin. This sparked a dark spiral of thoughts in my head. I met with the youth minister at the church, and we discussed it. He said that the unpardonable sin was attributing the work of Jesus to Satan. I agree with this definition of blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. I remember I felt relieved by his words, and went on; however, the worry was not all gone. Again with the dark spiral of evil thoughts. One thing that particularly crossed my mind was (I do not want to state the first thought it because the phrase alone scares me) "Insert phrase that says the glory of God was actually the glory of.......you can guess" then I thought "maybe it was" then "oh gosh no no no that's not true". Then despair came across me. Again the dark spiral of bad thoughts. To this day I have not found genuine lasting peace. I don't remember the vast majority of my thoughts, but I'm almost certain that one of those evil thoughts was me commiting the unpardonable sin. I still despise myself to this day for my stupidity in that moment following my reading of the unpardonable sin chapter a 2nd time. How could I have been so stupid as to loose reverence for the word of God, and not take it seriously. I am almost certain that because of this I have committed the unpardonable sin. For the past 9 months or so I have been living in a constant state of fear that I committed the unpardonable sin. I can't believe I thought those things, and I hate myself for it. I'm afraid what I did was kinda intentional (but without meaning). Let me say I do not agree with those thoughts, but I'm afraid I allowed them to enter my mind because I was just plain stupid (or done in the heat of the moment). Honestly I'm not sure if I knew 100% what I was actually doing. I just kinda happened. I didn't think about it. I've been researching this topic a lot, and I have come across so many interpretations. I do agree with the idea that the unpardonable sin is giving Satan credit for God's work. I am terrified, and scared out of my mind. Not a day has gone that I haven't worried about it. I've lost my peace of mind, been depressed, and most importantly I'm afraid of my spiritual condition. To this day I'm having crazy thoughts, and I'm scared I'm entertaining them. I also don't feel convicted like I use to (if at all). Or is my fear of committing it conviction? I don't agree with my sin by an means, so don't get me wrong their. I'm also having a hard (if not impossible) time feeling God's presence. I have spoken with the head pastor of our church, and he believes that if such a sin could be committed today that I have not committed it simply because I'm worried. He is also convinced that God has a big plan for me, but I'm afraid God has given up on me. Can I ever get out of this worry? Could this sin unsave me? Does it mean I wasn't saved to begin with? I want to come to Jesus more than anything, but I'm afraid he won't accept me. I'm afraid the desire to come to Christ is from me, and not the Holy Spirit. Have I committed the unpardonable sin? Do I have hope, or am I hopelessly condemned? Is the Lord going to reject me?

I have written a rather long document on the unpardonable sin at Is there an unpardonable sin, what is blasphemy of the holy spirit. it may help.

But basically all sins you commit are forgivable, Jesus death was a life given in place of our life time of failures.

What you are experiencing is not blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, it is Satan injecting thoughts into your mind, them blaming you for them. Satan is an inciter, he pushes our buttons where we are weak, he knows that you have trouble with that verse so is trying to push you away from God.

The bible says "God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". Faithful means he sticks by us, just means that, it is only just, and normal for God to forgive. He does not hold our sins against us.

 

[longwait]

Maybe you are trying too hard to fight these thoughts by yourself. Spent some time each morning counting all your blessings. Praise the Lord for all that he has done for you. Memorize scriptures of praises, for example from Psalms and counter these evil thoughts with Psalms of praise and worship to God.

 

[Arsenios]

I hold the view that it can be committed today.

Could you illustrate how it might be committed today with, say, a perhaps imagined, example?
Maybe make it a fictional story?

eg

"I was walking down the street minding my own business one not-so-sunny day...
Thinking, I was, that life could not be better...
When all of a sudden...
I committed the unforgivable sin!
Life has not been the same ever since that fateful day..."

Arsenios

 

[FireDragon76]

Thank you to all that have replied! So you guys don't think I have committed it? Additionally I hold the view that it can be committed today. Thank all of you, and anyone else please feel free to help because I will need it.

No, you have not committed it.

Jesus is speaking in a way to warn the pharisees about the consequences of rejecting his works as evil. But I think we should be careful interpreting this verse into a modern context.

 

[FireDragon76]

Could you illustrate how it might be committed today with, say, a perhaps imagined, example?
Maybe make it a fictional story?

eg

"I was walking down the street minding my own business one not-so-sunny day...
Thinking, I was, that life could not be better...
When all of a sudden...
I committed the unforgivable sin!
Life has not been the same ever since that fateful day..."

Arsenios

Soren Kiekegaard came from an extremely religious pietist family where his father believed he had committed the unpardonable sin because he cursed God as a boy, facing hard living conditions. I think he was just prone to depression, as was Kiekegaard. Depression can manifest as inappropriate guilt or feelings of responsibility.

 

[Arsenios]

Soren Kiekegaard came from an extremely religious pietist family where his father believed he had committed the unpardonable sin because he cursed God as a boy, facing hard living conditions. I think he was just prone to depression, as was Kiekegaard. Depression can manifest as inappropriate guilt or feelings of responsibility.

I never read Soren...
His example with his father clearly shows the power of a fundamental idea in a human soul...
And hence the profound need we have for good dogma from childhood...

But the reason for my request was to get an idea of what our new member William understands by an unforgivable sin, and the hope that by imagining a scenario wherein it is committed some daylight might evaporate some of the stale-water toxicity lurking beneath its surface, or else properly identify a good dogmatic principle...

I love open ended enquiries!

And I suspect most such concerns with this "one" sin are at least somewhat misguided...

Arsenios

 

[paul1149]

@William3 Punishment must be commensurate to the offense. For a sin to be unpardonable, then, it must be fully willful and done with complete knowledge and understanding. Fleeting or intrusive thoughts do not begin to qualify.

Jesus paid way too high a price for Him to condemn us on such flimsy grounds. If your heart is for Him, performance issues do not count. If you confess that He is Lord and has risen from the dead, and place on Him rather than on yourself all your confidence and hope for salvation, you are safe. He knows that if He has your heart, everything else will come with it.

Let me make an observation that may help you. Unpardonable sin threads here are very frequently associated with OCD. I also have noticed that very often, perhaps the majority, not sure, the initial post in the thread is a wall of text, with no paragraph breaks. I believe this is an indication of anxiety and a fearful, restless mind.

This tells me that what is needed is rest. Take a conscious break from the worry. Put it on a shelf for a while, and begin to rest in the Lord's faithfulness. Look for greater perspective. The Bible is far more than just about the warning verses. None of us would have a chance without the mercy and grace of the Lord Jesus. The mercy forgives, the grace enables. We are not saved to then walk in our own strength and righteousness. We are saved to continue to trust in God for His strength and righteousness. That is what grace is all about, and to mature in Christ is to grow in grace.

Give a read to Romans 8, 2Cor 3, and the wonderful invitation to rest at the end of Matthew 11. Jesus loves you like no one else can, so let Him. The more you learn of His love, and the more you trust in it, the closer to Him and the more assured you will be. "Perfect love casts out fear" - 1John 4.18

Blessings.

 

[William3]

This is a message to all of you, but my understanding of the unforgivable sin is doing what the Pharisees did in the passage. Additionally, I believe it can be committed today because even tho Jesus is not here as he was then, the Holy Spirit is still present.

 

[FutureAndAHope]

This is a message to all of you, but my understanding of the unforgivable sin is doing what the Pharisees did in the passage. Additionally, I believe it can be committed today because even tho Jesus is not here as he was then, the Holy Spirit is still present.

The unpardonable sin is not just a single sin, it is constant rejection of the working of the Holy Spirit. To the point that a person becomes blinded to the truth. Sin has a blindening effect, if we continually desire sin over God's will and word, we loose sight of the truth. This is what the pharasies were doing they were "denying", Jesus miracles so they cold continue in their sins. It is unpardonable, to reject the mercy of God, over and over agian, so we can continue to live in sin.

Any one who is alive however, who desires forgivness can have it. Why? The cross was a life given for a life time of sins. You can be forgiven while you can believe it, even just vaguly see it.