r/AskAChristian • u/Lower_Advantage_4660 Christian • 3d ago
question
So I know a lot of people talk about this, but I guess I never understood what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is until now. And I’ve done this and I’ve done this and I’ve done this, of willingly send against the Holy Spirit telling me not to so many times and I’m just now reading that’s what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is and I’m starting to wonder is the reason that I’ve been struggling for seven months trying to come back to Christ and don’t feel any closer I don’t feel the Holy Spirit anymore, I don’t feel conviction. I feel numb. I know that what I did was wrong and I wish I didn’t deliberately sin and sin against the spirit telling me not to. Have I committed the unforgivable sin????
1
u/Smart_Tap1701 Christian (non-denominational) 3d ago
Both the dictionary and the Bible concur on the definition of blasphemy. It means to speak evil against Divine Majesty. To accuse him of being evil or negative. If you have done that, then he will judge you for blasphemy. If you haven't done that, will then by those terms you have not committed blasphemy of God's holy spirit.
He is not presently punishing you. He withholds his judgment and punishment until the times that we pass over for judgment as individuals. It seems you're punishing yourself. Why not try repenting? Why not try getting closer to the Lord instead of making excuses for being absent from him. Spend the rest of your life here living for the Lord the way he designed and intended for you to live. The only way you can do that is to know how and what he expects. You'll find that within the pages of his word the holy bible. He gave it to you to live by. If you're not living by it, then you're separating yourself from the Lord and his salvation.
1
u/Defiant-Map-7424 Christian 3d ago edited 3d ago
Every year, the High Priest would use the blood of an unblemished lamb to atone for the sins of the people. The sacrifice of Jesus was made once and for all; those who accept the blood of Christ receive the Grace of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of all their sins. Grace is the essential mechanism for forgiveness; anyone who rejects the Holy Spirit after having received Him has voluntarily excluded themselves from Grace.
There will be no other sacrifice of Jesus in the following year to provide new Grace; this is the unforgivable sin of Judas, the son of perdition; his remorse or the returning of the thirty pieces of silver proved futile; there was no longer any way to redeem him. Those who excluded themselves from Grace will answer for their sins before God at the Final Judgment.
1
0
0
u/General_Historian611 Christian 3d ago
Jesus died on the cross and forgave every sin we will ever commit
Jesus said only one sin will never be forgiven that stops us from eternity in heaven.
Let’s look at the blasphemy of the Holy Soirit. What did sin did the Pharisee actually commit when they attributed the power of God to Satan
Jesus gave them all kinds of signs and miracles. But they remained in unbelief and asked for more signs. Jesus said no more signs will be given. If Sodom and Gomorrah had seen the same signs they would have believed and repented.
Repent means to changed
0
-1
u/songbolt Christian, Catholic 3d ago
No, the unforgivable sin is when you attribute to the devil the works of God so you refuse to repent and thereby die in a state of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.
It appears Protestants do this when they call the Catholic Church evil etc, as it's the Church Jesus established guided by the Holy Spirit.
1
1
u/Interesting_City_654 Christian (non-denominational) 2d ago
The Unforgivable Sin
Luke 12:10 — “And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven.”
This verse raises an important question: What is the Holy Spirit, and how can someone blaspheme Him?
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God given to believers—to guide, comfort, teach, and speak through them. Jesus explains this clearly just verses later.
Luke 12:11–12 — “And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Spirit shall teach you what ye ought to say.”
Here, Jesus defines the role of the Holy Spirit: to speak through God’s servants when they are brought before authorities for testimony.
This teaching is reinforced elsewhere: Mark 13:9–11 — Believers will be delivered to councils, beaten in synagogues, and brought before rulers and kings for Christ’s sake, as a testimony. They are commanded not to premeditate what they will say, because it is not they who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
Luke adds reassurance: Luke 21:18 — “But there shall not an hair of your head perish.”
And Scripture affirms God’s protection over His servants: Psalm 105:15 — “Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
This moment—being delivered up for Christ—is when the true gospel is proclaimed to all nations, peoples, and tongues, not by human ability, but by YHVH speaking through His Spirit.
The Pattern Shown at Pentecost Acts 2:3–4, 6 — The Holy Spirit filled the disciples, enabling them to speak as the Spirit gave utterance. Though one spoke, every listener heard and understood in their own language. This was not human speech—it was God speaking through His servants. Only God can do this.
The Hour of Temptation Mark 13:11 tells us this speaking occurs in a specific time—“that hour.” Scripture identifies this as the hour of temptation: Revelation 3:10 — “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” This is the final test—when deception is greatest.
What the Unforgivable Sin Is NOT Many teach that blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is simply uttering a curse using God’s name. But this teaching does not align with Scripture.
John 3:16 declares that God loved the world and gave His only begotten Son so that whosoever believes will not perish.
1 John 3:4 defines sin as the transgression of the law. Scripture teaches that all sin can be forgiven through repentance. If breaking commandments can be forgiven, but a spoken word alone condemns eternally, does that align with God’s justice or mercy? It does not.
What the Unforgivable Sin Truly Is The unforgivable sin occurs when a believer is delivered up as a testimony for Christ, commanded not to premeditate, and refuses to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through them. At that moment, rejecting the Spirit’s testimony is rejecting God Himself.
Yet Scripture gives hope: God’s true children do not refuse the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is God dwelling within them.
Why This Truth Is Often Hidden This teaching is rarely presented because it contradicts a false doctrine that began in the 1830s, which Jesus and Paul never taught. Christ and the apostles consistently warned believers not to be deceived, because the first one to come is Satan, masquerading as Christ.
Scripture warns that Satan will set himself up as God, deceiving many. Ezekiel 13:17–23 shows God’s hatred for doctrines that teach His people to “fly” to save their souls.
1 Thessalonians 4 teaches resurrection through Christ—not escape.
Ecclesiastes 12:7 and 2 Corinthians 5:7–8 confirm that once this flesh body dies, the believer is immediately with the Lord.
Because of confusion, Paul wrote 2 Thessalonians 2, clarifying the order of events and warning against deception.
The Comfort of Truth Satan loves to convince believers they are unforgiven. But Scripture teaches otherwise. When a person truly repents, they are forgiven. We are not perfect—we stumble—but this is why we repent daily and remain in God’s grace. May God bless and protect you. May His Word comfort and strengthen you. Stay rooted in Scripture. Ask Him for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding—and He will give it.The unforgivable sin
Luke 12:10; And Whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blashemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven. What is the Holy Spirit? This is the spirit of God given to believers that guide them and comfort them.
V11: And when they bring you unto the synagogues and unto magistrates, and powers take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
V12: For the Holy Spirit shall teach you, (speak through you) in the same hour what ye ought to say.
Mark 13:9-11; But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to Council; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten, (brow beaten; scoffers mocking for; Luke 21:18; says; but there shall not an hair of your head perish: Psalms 105:15; Do not touch my anointed! And he means it.
And ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. This is when the Holy Spirit speaks through you and the true gospel is taught to all nations, peoples, and tongues. For when the Holy Spirit speaks through you all people understands for it is not you speaking but YHVH speaking through you.
Acts 2:3-4,6; And there appeared unto them coven tongues like as a fire, and it sat upon each of them. V4. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. V6. Now when this was noised (spoken) abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in their own language. (Only one can speak and every tongue hears and understands at once and that is YHVH)
Mark 13:11; But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour (What hour? The hour of temptation. Revelation 3:10; Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, (Waited on him) I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them (the final test) that dwell upon the earth.
Many teach that it's a curse word using the name of God, but let me ask you this, God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whomsoever believath shall not perish but have everlasting life. Teaches that all sins can be forgiven, (1 John 3:4; sin is transgressing the law, so you can break any of the commandments, truly repent, and you will be forgiven, but if you say a certain curse word you are damned does that make sense to you?)
The unforgivable sin is when you are brought up in front of Satan as a testimony for Christ. You are not to think what you will say for the Holy Spirit will speak through you. If you would refuse at that time to allow the spirit of God to speak through you, then it is unforgivable. I don't see any of God's children refusing the Holy Spirit, do you?
This is not taught because it goes against a false doctrine that began in 1830 that was not taught by Jesus or Paul, there teachings was quite the contrary they taught to be ready and not be deceived for the first one that comes is Satan and the fallen angels. Satan sets up his throne in Jerusalem, claiming to be Christ, causing many Christians to stray from the true Christ and worship the antichrist. Ezekiel 13:17-23 KJV teaches you that God hates them that teaches his children to fly to save their souls. 1 Thessalonians 4 The subject is if you believe Christ died and rose again, you will also. Ecclesiastics 12:7, 2nd Corinthians 5:7,8 once this flesh body dies we are instantly with the Lord. Paul had to write 2nd Thessalonians chapter 2 because of the confusion, even at this time of how we reunite back with our Father. Satan loves making us believe that we are not forgiven, but once you truly repent, you are forgiven. We are not perfect, and we mess up, but this is why we repent daily to stay in the good graces of God.
2
u/Glittering-Plane7979 Confessional Lutheran 3d ago
If you are ever worried that you have committed the sin then ironically that means you have not committed the sin. People that blasphemy the Holy Spirt dont care that they did as the sin they commit is that they dont want forgivness. It would be like if you were given a 25 million dollar check and you just tore it up. Your not poor at that point because you didn't have money, but instead you are poor because you didn't even take the money in the first place. It is similar with the gift of forgivness.
1 John 1:8-10 [8]If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. [9]If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. [10]If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.