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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: Question: A man approached me for marriage that is a SAVED SINCERE CHRISTIAN who did horrible things in his own confession in the past. rape, armed robbery, kidnapping. I was the original person who started this chain and want to know if I can come under headship of a man who in the past has done horrible things. I look at it in terms of eternity...is his sin that has been confessed to God and that he paid for inthis life in prison now released all paid for? I am confused about forgiveable sin and unforgiveable sin. |
Bible Answer: Greetings! The following is taken from an excellent post by Makarios #6751: 1 John 2:2 states that He (Jesus) is the propitiation for not only the sins of the people of whom John was writing to, but also for those (sins) of the whole world. In my line of thinking, this verse makes it clear that Jesus died for the sins of the whole world on the cross. Ryrie's NASB Expanded Study Bible comments concerning this verse, "propitiation equals satisfaction. Christ is the only offering that satisfied God concerning sin (cf. Romans 3:25). Christ died for the sins of the whole world, the entire human race." In Zondervan's NASB Study Bible, 1 John 2:2's commentary reads as follows: "Forgiveness through Christ's atoning sacrifice is not limited to one particular group only; it has worldwide application (see John 1:29). It must, however, be received by faith (see John 3:16). Thus this verse does not teach universalism (that all people ultimately will be saved), but that God is an impartial God."Nelson's NKJV Study Bible comments concerning 1 John 2:2, "The sacrifice of Jesus' sinless life is so effective that it can supply forgiveness for the whole world (see 2 Cor. 5:14,15,19; Heb. 2:9). Christ's death is sufficient for all, but efficient only for those who believe in Christ. Not everyone will be saved, but Jesus offers salvation to all (see Rev. 22:17)." REAL HELP for REAL LIFE - please, after reading the posts I have sent you on propitiation and the "unforgivable sin" - which in my opinion, is impossible for a child of God to commit, I must ask you, for which sins did Jesus NOT die? For which sins that you have listed is Jesus' blood not sufficient? Which of these sins is not covered by the blood of Christ? Which of these sins has not been forgiven? Read 2 Cor 6:14. Forgiveness for SIN is ours on the basis of what God has done for us IN CHRIST. If this man is IN CHRIST, he is completely forgiven BY GOD for ALL his sin - past, present and future, as are ALL who are IN CHRIST. This is not a counselling service but a Bible study forum where we seek to understand God's Word and apply it to our lives. Dear sister, seek out the counsel of your Pastor or elder in the Lord who knows your situation and is familiar with both of you. I'm glad you are seeking the Lord's will in this important decision. Blessings, mommapbs |