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1 | what is sin not leading to death | 1 John 5:16 | fflm1946go | 166010 | ||
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2 | what is sin not leading to death | 1 John 5:16 | BradK | 166016 | ||
Dear fflm..., There are several different views on this difficult-to-interpret verse and no definitive answer. The real question is: What is the nature of this sin? Depending on sources, there are at least 3 main views: 1. A specific, Deadly Sin. This view maintains that there are certain sins which, if committed, are unforgivable. 2. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. This view is based on Jesus' testimony against the Pharisees, who are said to have committed such a sin (Matt. 12:32). This sin was a deliberate, open-eyed rejection of known truth. 3. Total Rejection of the Gospel. Whereas the first view contended that specific sins are envisioned in the sin that leads to death, this view holds that the text is referring to total apostasy, the rejection of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and denial of the faith. While most often, we focus on understanding the "sin that leads to death", John's real concern is to encourage believers to pray for those whose sin "is not to death". I hope this helps, BradK |
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