Answering Questions #4

Our interesting question about the faith this weekend is "What is the 'unpardonable sin?' The Bible talks about the unpardonable sin being "blaspheming the Holy Spirit." (Mark 3:29) When we look at that vague scripture in light of other Scripture, "blaspheming the Holy Spirit" must be a complete and utter rejection of Jesus Christ. Instead of being a singular act which has been improperly preached for a long time, it is an ongoing rejection of the Redeemer, the Messiah -- Jesus. That is the only sin which cannot be pardoned. If we die without knowing Christ, we are bound for hell -- the blood of Christ is our pardon.

The Holy Spirit testifies about the truth of Christ. If we refuse that testimony, we cannot be pardoned. That is an ongoing refusal until our death, not a singular act. Stop walking around wondering if you said something bad one time when you were 14 that insulted the Holy Spirit. Accept Christ on His terms, and no matter what you have done you will be pardoned.