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NASB | Matthew 12:31 ¶ "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 12:31 ¶ "Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy [every evil, abusive, injurious speaking, or indignity against sacred things] will be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the [Holy] Spirit will not be forgiven. |
Bible Question: If you believe that the Doctrine of Election teaches that God pre-chose individuals to be saved then is it possible for a practicing homosexual to be one of the chosen ones? |
Bible Answer: God knows everyone's hearts and He knows even what we will say before we speak, but His grace is so great that we can pray and be Delivered from our sin. Sin and temptation can be trials and tribulations. In Psalms, David prayed that God create in him a clean heart. We must learn to do the same regardless of what seems predestined. |