Unforgivable sin

[Cinderella1]

Alrite so if blaspheming the holy spirit by not believing is a unforgivable sin. Well, I have doubted alot, although I still believe in my heart, my mind tries to tell me otherwise for some reason, probably all the darwin and other junk im being attacked with. Does that mean since I am christian and have doubted (had unbelief), that I cannot be forgiven?

 

[Gander]

There will not be a christian who has not experienced doubt at some point in their christian walk. The unforgivable sin involves a lot more than a bit of doubt or unbelief.

The unforgivable sin is a total renouncing of the beliefs you once accepted and operated in. As such this sin can only be commited by the more mature christian. One who has had a deep relationship with God then renounced God.

It would take an exceptional set of decisions by an individual to reach this state. It is not the sort of thing that happens as as accidental slip up. This is even way beyond serious back sliding.

I believe that the state you would have to reach to commit this sin would leave you immune to any kind of concience. In other words, you would be totally hardened to what you had done, therefore not realising exactly what you had done.

I was once told that the best way of determining whether you had committed the unforgivable sin was that if you were worried you might have, then you had not.

"Have I committed the unforgivable sin?" along with "Am I really saved?" are the two most common questions that plague the minds of new/young believers.

You have not committed this sin. You are developing as a christian. The thoughts you are having are just an attack against your mind.

 

[Cinderella1]

I also have another huge problem. I am 15 years old. I go to a public high school. I am a coward. I used to have a big problem last year and the beginning of this school year with all that nazi/dictatorship junk. I fell for that alot because I was so tired of people, so even though I have changed people still see me as just the fascist. Thats not who I am anymore. I am in debate class and have been working on a philosophy project recently, someone asked me who my role model was because I didnt care for any of the philosophers. When the person asked me this I said nothing. I said nothing!, of course he put words in my mouth saying "Hitler, Stalin?" It used to be funny but now its serious to me. I didnt stand up for what I believe. Today I said I didnt like the philosopher I was working on. Someone said "You dont like anyone, you say you love jesus but then you dont like anyone, you dont make any sense". They are right I do not make any sense. I am weak in my faith, a fool, and a coward to not stand up for him who died for me. It really makes me depressed, I just dont know how to change things. Sometimes I will just get a spirtual "high" and then fall down deeper then what I was before. Anyone have any advice or have anything they feel GOD is pressing them to say? I feel my purpose is to help bring a revival to the church and help bring it away from sin, how ridicoulous is that with how pathetic I am now.

 

[Yitzchak]

Remember that the context of the passage about the unforgiveable sin is when Jesus was accused of casting out demons by the power of the devil. Jesus saida kingdom divided against itself shall not stand. I believe the unforgiveable sin , wehn taken in context is resisting the holy spirit to the point where without reconciliation we are lost because God's kingdom cannot include His enemies who are still enemies. it is not so much a one time event as it is the fact that God's kingdom cannot be divided in a way where his people fight against Him. Therefore, be reconciled or perish with God's enemies is the message because don't think that God can include you in His kingdom if you are still on the opposing side.

 

[Yitzchak]

I also have another huge problem. I am 15 years old. I go to a public high school. I am a coward. I used to have a big problem last year and the beginning of this school year with all that nazi/dictatorship junk. I fell for that alot because I was so tired of people, so even though I have changed people still see me as just the fascist. Thats not who I am anymore. I am in debate class and have been working on a philosophy project recently, someone asked me who my role model was because I didnt care for any of the philosophers. When the person asked me this I said nothing. I said nothing!, of course he put words in my mouth saying "Hitler, Stalin?" It used to be funny but now its serious to me. I didnt stand up for what I believe. Today I said I didnt like the philosopher I was working on. Someone said "You dont like anyone, you say you love jesus but then you dont like anyone, you dont make any sense". They are right I do not make any sense. I am weak in my faith, a fool, and a coward to not stand up for him who died for me. It really makes me depressed, I just dont know how to change things. Sometimes I will just get a spirtual "high" and then fall down deeper then what I was before. Anyone have any advice or have anything they feel GOD is pressing them to say? I feel my purpose is to help bring a revival to the church and help bring it away from sin, how ridicoulous is that with how pathetic I am now.

As I said in my other post. it is better to be working with God than to be working against Him. I am sure that God has a role for you to play in His kingdom. Getting from point A to point B may be a process though. Just remember who's side you are to be on and the details will work themselves out.

 

[nickie8705]

I feel that there is no sin that God can't forgive as long as when you repent you mean what you say and show a very strong effert not to do what yo did again. I have done many things and should not be forgivin but I prayed and I repented and try really hard to keep away from what I did before. Granted it is not easy and no one is perfect atlest I'm trying.

So I feel that you should pray and talk to God and really try to change!!

 

[Rage4Christ]

pumpkins

I struggled with doubt and skepticism for many years. During those years I really grew as a person, discovered who I was. When I returned to Christ-- it made it all the more meaningful.

I wouldn't put too much weight on the "unforgiveable" sin notion.

Its all about your process, your choices and your honest reflection.

Christ teaches to love all unconditionally.
This means you must love yourself-- unconditionally. Accept yourself as deserving of Christ's love.

That means, don't call yourself a coward or a fool in spiteful, self-hating way.

 

[KleinerApfel]

Hello Pumpkinsoftruth,

Regarding the unforgiveable sin - Gander is spot on, be reassured.

Regarding not standing up for Jesus - be patient with yourself. School is so hard when you're a Christian in a mixed group. Have you recently come to the Lord? Do you have any Christian friends, or Christian Union at school?

Just do what you can, and know that Jesus loves you anyway. You've come a long way already. He will give you courage when He really wants you to say something.

At least the others know that you are a Christian, so you've obviously not done such a bad job!

Maybe you could concentrate on helping them see the difference He makes to you, rather than using too many words. Try to show His love and gentleness from day to day.

If you were previously into other stuff, then they must wonder about this new you, but they probably hide their interest well.

God bless, Susana

 

[hologramdoctor]

I dont realy believe in unforgivable sins seeing as the bible says god is all forgiving if you want to be forgiven.