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NASB | Matthew 27:5 And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed; and he went away and hanged himself. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:5 And throwing the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary, he left; and went away and hanged himself. |
Subject: Bible's view on suicide? |
Bible Note: Hi, kalos! I appreciate your post! However, I do fail to see the point you are making. Are you saying that there’s a claim that there’s more than one unforgivable (unpardonable) sin? Are you saying that since there’s only one unforgivable sin all other sins are automatically forgiven because Christ died to rescue us from spiritual death? And, if this is the point you are making, are you then saying that when a “Christian” decides that he/she wants to go home, to God, all he/she needs to do is kill him/herself, and that they are avoiding the wage of sin, which is spiritual death, since all sins (past, present, and future) have been forgiven in Christ? Please clarify! My position is that there’s only one unforgivable sin--blaspheming against the Holy Spirit! When we read the Old Testament we find that death is demanded for those who blaspheme against Yahweh. Since the Holy Spirit, who is the third Person of God, would deal directly with the Church Jesus applied the same terms of the Old Testament to those who would blaspheme against Him, the Holy Spirit. As far as sinning without consequence… Christ, after forgiving anyone’s sins did not say “Go and sin as you please!“ No, He always commanded that we sin no more. He did not guarantee eternal life for those who appropriated it; rather He guaranteed eternal life for those who would abide in Him (John 15:5). As He is Resurrection and Life in Him we have Life! But certainly, Jesus did not come to offer carte blanche to all who would simply quote Scripture and disobey God--Satan quoted Scripture to Jesus when he was allowed by the Holy Spirit to test Him; it did not work! Satan refuses to obey God. And, when Jesus had enough of him, He simply ordered Satan to go away--he did, he had no other choice! In a similar fashion, Jesus gives warning to all who think that by quoting Scripture they can manipulate Jesus into doing their bidding: ‘It is not anyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. When the day comes many will say to me, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, work many miracles in your name?” Then I shall tell them to their faces: I have never known you; away from me, all evil doers! (Matthew 7:21-23) How can anyone interpret Jesus’ words as anything other than what He said: “away from me, all evil doers!” Is Jesus saying: “Sin in confidence because I died once and for all for all your sins--specially for the sins of those who claim my name!” Absolutely not! Jesus is saying: “Away from me, Satan!” Salvation is not a matter of quoting Scripture! It is a matter of doing “the will of my Father in heaven:” Do not allow yourselves to be shaped by the passions of your old ignorance, but as obedient children, be yourselves holy in all your activity, after the model of the Holy One who calls us, since scripture says, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’ (1 Peter 1:14-16) God Bless! Angel |