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1 | What does the dictionary say? | Ex 20:13 | Hank | 4073 | ||
If I am not in gross error, the genesis of this line of discussion hinges on what we refer to as the unpardonable sin. The words unforgiven and unforgivable come into play. Unforgiven, of course, refers (as in the case of sin or trangression) to something which up to now has not been pardoned or forgiven, but has the capability of being forgiven. In Matthew 12:31-32 Jesus said quite clearly that "ANY sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, BUT blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven." Unforgivable, then, is something which does not have the capability of being pardoned or forgiven "in this age or in the age to come." [verse 32]. So we might ask, Why this one sin, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, why is it unforgivable? I cite a fine explanation from John MacArthur in his study Bible: "Someone never exposed to Christ's divine power and presence might reject Him in ignorance and be forgiven -- assuming the unbelief gives way to genuine repentence. Even a Pharisee such as Saul of Tarsus could be forgiven for speaking against the Son of Man or persecuting His followers -- because his unbelief stemmed from ignorance. [1 Tim.1:13] But those who knew His claims are true and reject him anyway, they sin against the Holy Spirit who testifies of Christ and makes His truth known to us. No forgiveness was possible for these Pharisees who witnessed His miracles first-hand, knew the truth of His claims, and still blasphemed the Holy Spirit -- because they had already rejected the fullest possible revelation." --Hank | ||||||
2 | What does the dictionary say? | Ex 20:13 | kalos | 4074 | ||
Hank: My thanks to you for expanding on and clarifying the difference between "unforgiven" and "unforgivable". Thanks also for answering the question "Why this one sin, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, why is it unforgivable?" And thanks for a very clear, specific explanation of what does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit. This is another of your postings I will print and save. --JVH0212 | ||||||