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  • Jenny - 3 years ago
    What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Hi Jenny.

    To not make it complicated, If you are worried about blaspheming the Holyspirit it is likely you HAVE NOT DONE IT.

    What ever you have done to make you feel that way repent and ask God for forgiveness and he will forgive you.

    1 John 1:9. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

    I hope that helps.

    God bless.
  • Mishael - In Reply - 3 years ago
    The SIGNS OF THE END are appearing, so now, today is the day of salvation. Read Matthew 24 or Luke 21 if you feel wafflely.

    Everybody and my Aunt Ruthy is preaching end times on YouTube .

    Actually Greg Laurie has some great end time teachings on YouTube. He's big on facts, not drama. He's my age. We were both street preachers but in different States. Cool

    YouTube has free rapture movies on YouTube lol. Too bad we can't all hang together, eat popcorn and see what we can find on the tube.
  • Truth counts - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Greg L ? Start reading the bible and put down the popcorn
  • Mishael - In Reply - 3 years ago
    If you knew me, you'd know that I don't spend time being a casual christian.

    I evangelize elderly shut-in people.

    JAMES 1

    23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

    24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

    25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a DOER of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

    26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

    27 PURE RELIGION and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

    Most old folks are afraid to go out like they used to. If we watch a Christian movie, share a snack and conversation afterwards; that's between us and God. It keeps this little community alive with friendship and God-consciousness.

    God doesn't need monks. He needs people who will be His Body to bless others.
  • Brother dan - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Amen Brother Mishael,

    Amen. No monks here:) The WORD is amazing! Producing good works/good fruit! I agree our ACTIONS ARE NEEDED to produce the fruit!

    Revelation 2:23

    "And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."

    Matthew 6:20-21

    20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

    God Bless.
  • Mishael - In Reply - 3 years ago
    If you knew me, you'd know that I don't spend time being a casual christian.

    I evangelize elderly shut-in people.

    JAMES 1

    23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

    24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

    25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a DOER of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

    26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

    27 PURE RELIGION and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

    Most old folks are afraid to go out like they used to. If we watch a Christian movie, share a snack and conversation afterwards; that's between us and God. It keeps this little community alive with friendship and God-consciousness.

    God doesn't need monks. He needs people who will be His Body to bless others.
  • English Sacha - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Mishael , you don't have to explain yourself or defend yourself to any one on here . We all know your heart , pure gold .
  • English Sacha - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Mishael , we may not be able to see each other but every morning I think about the regulars on here , I wonder what wisdom you have all left for me to browse when I get up . I sit by my bedroom window drinking coffee and reading this site every morning . It seems a lot goes on when I'm asleep ! You and several others are part of my daily life now , and I'm very glad you are .
  • What is Blasphemy? - In Reply - 3 years ago
    The concept of "blasphemy against the Spirit" is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and Matthew 12:22-32. Jesus has just performed a miracle. A demon-possessed man was brought to Jesus, and the Lord cast the demon out, healing the man of blindness and muteness. The eyewitnesses to this exorcism began to wonder if Jesus was indeed the Messiah they had been waiting for. A group of Pharisees, hearing the talk of the Messiah, quickly quashed any budding faith in the crowd: "It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons," they said ( Matthew 12:24).

    Jesus rebuts the Pharisees with some logical arguments for why He is not casting out demons in the power of Satan ( Matthew 12:25-29). Then He speaks of the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit: "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" (verses 31-32).

    The unpardonable/unforgivable sin or "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit" is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and Matthew 12:22-32. Jesus said, Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter ( Mark 3:28), BUT then He gives one exception: "Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin" (verse 29).

    My comment: satan has never done anything good in his existence.

    Frequently people may go up front of the church to be prayed for: for healing, favor finding work, a sick relative at the hospital, etc.

    And then the prayer is answered according to THEIR FAITH IN GOD.

    Some people will say, "ITS JUST A COINCIDENCE, the medication kicked in finally, or some other remark.

    That's actually calling something that the Holy Spirit did, NOT a miracle.

    The Pharisees accused Jesus of this.
  • Jenny - In Reply - 3 years ago
    But what is it to blaspheme the Holy Spirit? How does one do the blaspheming? I want to make sure I have not done it.
  • Glenn - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Hi , there is no possible way you have committed the unpardonable sin, for only Gods elect can commit this , you must fully understand in what manner , that is possible. It can only be done , while the anti- Christ is here , an working his inequalities.
  • It's me again lol - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Isaiah 1:18

    New International Version

    18 "Come now, let us settle the matter,"

    says the Lord.

    "Though your sins are like scarlet,

    they shall be as white as snow;

    though they are red as crimson,

    they shall be like wool.
  • Mishael - In Reply - 3 years ago
    To Jenny

    Sorry, underline Isaiah 18:1

    I have to use it often :)
  • Mishael - In Reply - 3 years ago
    People's Bible Notes for Matthew 12:31-32

    The blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven. Compare Mark 3:28, Luke 12:10. Much discussion has arisen concerning the nature of sin AGAINST the Holy Spirit, and nothing is plainer. Mark 3:30 explains it. IT IS YOU SAYING Christ's works are through demon power. These works were wrought by the power of the Holy Spirit. See Luke 12:10

    Underline Isaiah 18:1 in your Bible

    Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

    You need the spiritual covering of a Church. Don't feel like you have a bulls eye on your back. It is the Pastor/or Pastors wife, job to pray with you on issues like this.

    Swearing, taking Gods name in vain (cussing) are not death sentences. Keep coming back here so we can be of help and fellowship. I love you in Jesus Name.
  • Earl Bowman - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Blasphemy, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

    Most people blaspheme the Holy Spirit all day every day.

    Philippians 2:13 For it is GOD (SPIRIT, since God is Holy, the Spirit is Holy; thus Holy Spirit) which WORKETH IN YOU both TO WILL and TO DO his good pleasure.

    The WORD says the Holy Spirit CAUSES ALL THINGS to be done OF THE WILL of the Holy Spirit, man says NO it's done by mans FREE WILL. Not the miracles of the Holy Spirit.



    Matthew 12:32 Says this sin will not be forgiven in THIS AGE (of the calling out of the chosen) or the AGE TO COME (age of judgement); but after judgement they will learn righteousness ( Isaiah 26:9).
  • Glenn - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Only one of the elect, can commit the unpardonable sin ,.. an it's that way , because God protects the majority,.. for he knows only the elect can do this certain job ,.. the elect are not anymore special than all of us , an God loves all his children equally,.. there just the ones that fought Lucifer, when his pride got the best of him , an he fell , along with some angels that followed him instead of God ,.. also a third of our brothers and sisters also followed Lucifer, an that put our Heavenly Father, in a very frustrating situation,.. kill a third of his children ? Or destroy the whole situation, creating this flesh situation, for ALL to decide, weather you will follow God ? or satin ,.. the last shall be first, an the first shall be last ,.. welp , here we are , in the latter days ,.. will you help make Jesus' enemies his foot stool ? or will you be taken in by the false Jesus? The choice is yours ,.. read , study , an ask our Heavenly Father, for leadership, guidance, direction, an to never take his wall of protection down from you ,

    Peace
  • Discipling Exhorting and Undergirding - In Reply - 3 years ago
    Thanks. It's hard to explain to the lambs something as serious as blasphemy. I remember the first time I read, Jesus saying you can curse me, but NOT the Holy Spirit. I almost used borax on my vocabulary.

    I have learned to let praise roll out when my mind is wandering. I sing and sound like a frog. :(



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