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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. |
Subject: Why is it not relevant today? |
Bible Note: WOS, As is to be expected, your feedback is right on target and much appreciated. If you look back at my post, my comments on the views regarding the particular sin and whether it can still be committed were not my own views, but the arguments I have heard others make. It's impossible at this point to reference a source for them as they are simply memories of different things I have heard. I most recently heard both sides of the argument night before last on a radio talk show I happened upon while waiting for my youngest daughter to get out of class. I have no idea the name of the program or the speakers. Anyway, I didn't offer my own opinion because it would be just that, opinion. Not worth a grain of salt if I can't back it up with Scripture and I can't so I won't on this issue. I agree totally with your statement "Rejecting the God inspired testimony of the Christ (and what He did) seems really similar to blaspheming the Holy Spirit since it is the Spirit that bears witness in God’s Word." WOS, your feedback is always appreciated and deeply considered as I have found you to be a consciences, biblically based participant. Thanks and God bless, Jeff |