Is There a Sin God Won’t Forgive?
Several people often wonder if there’s a sin God won’t forgive and the answer is yes. There’s a sin God won’t forgive and it’s called the unforgivable sin. Many ask what the unforgivable sin is. And others have different interpretations regarding the answer.
Mathew 12:31-32, “And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.”
What is the Unforgivable Sin?
Lets start with considering the event that led toJesus mentioning the unforgivable sin.
During Jesus ministry on earth, He was performing countless miracles. And casting out demons from those possessed. His fame grew rapidly. First, people were truly amazed at the things He did. Secondly, His teachings held so much authority. As a result, the Pharisees (religious leaders) were very displeased and bothered.
Some of the witnesses of the awesome miracles performed by Jesus were antagonistic. They accused Him of having cast out the demons by the power of Beelzebub (a demon).
Jesus Warning About the Unforgivable Sin
Consequently, with their accusations, Jesus pointed them to the fact that they will be forgiven if they spoke against Him. Nevertheless, He warned them about sinning against the Holy Spirit by their accusations. This, according to Jesus, is the unforgivable sin. Basically, the Bible refers to it as blasphemy.
Evidently, Jesus was giving a warning so the accusers would be careful. And not sin against the Holy Spirit. He cautioned them about what they were ignorantly about to do. Obviously, they were about to blaspheme the Holy Spirit (which had not yet come as at that time).
How One Can Commit the Unforgivable Sin
Without any doubt, the unforgivable sin is to reject and outrightly blaspheme the Holy Spirit. It’s Him who convicts us of our sins. And convinces us of our need for salvation.
Each time a person rejects the Holy Spirit’s conviction, he is one step closer to condemnation. God is patient but eventually time will be up someday! He offers, today, the opportunity to receive Christ and to be forgiven of sins.
When One is Most Likely to Commit the Unforgivable Sin
More so, It’s easy to blaspheme when the heart is hardened towards God. If you’re on this path, you can make peace with God before it becomes late forever.
On a final note, live in the wonderful time of grace. But here is the terrible truth, no one knows when the coming of Christ will be. Each time someone puts off receiving Christ, the person is in danger of rejecting God’s final invitation. I earnestly pray that you will accept the invitation to salvation that God is extending to you right now.
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Scholar Odum is a digital content/freelance writer, blogger, teacher, and former news contributor to the Life Magazine of the Guardian Newspapers, Nigeria.
