The "Unforgivable Sin": What to do if you think you have committed it

[Elijah's Mantle]

what perplexes me about this is those who would be practicing
what is called satanism

considering freewill
and also lines drawn regarding (Father son Holy Spirit )

Im not 100 percent certain it is impossible

very highly unlikely for a believer though that I do agree on

however with satanism
the hierarchical ones for instance warlocks etcetera Im not certain it s impossible for them
the nature of what they do alone is enough to convince me they are definably in a state of total unforgivably condition

[Robert]

Thanks for the thread. I agree with the post and appreciate it. I have thought about this a lot over the years. I feel the sin cannot be committed today because the Pharisees attributed Jesus' miracles to Satan which is a sin against the Holy Spirit because the miracles were from the Holy Spirit. Since Jesus is not in the flesh the sin I feel cannot be committed.

So when you say it's the caring that is a sign you are saved it truly is a sign that God has you firmly in His hand. But its not the lack of concern that causes you to be lost as this would be works for salvation. Its the willfull sin over and over again and disregard for God and Jesus that led to the lack of concern. So the lack of concern is a sign but not the reason. I think this is what you are saying but I want to clarify. This does not mean in my opinion God cannot reach down and save a person in this state.

This could lead into another discussion because God has been so patient with me I find it hard to believe that its not possible for everybody to have the chance at salvation right up until the second they die. In other words there is no line that once they cross it, that's it. God has deemed them lost forever even though they are still alive.

I have questioned this for a long time. I believe we all live within a "framework". God gives us freedom up to a point but when we reach a critical level of sin He reaches down and brings us back. But some people are just hardened. Is this because of family and upbringing? I have had a really patient and loving family but look at some of the upbringing some people have had to endure. Can you see how they would be mad at God? I can see it. A wise woman once said that whenever you meet an atheist, look for the trauma in their life. I really would like some thoughts on this, maybe I will start another thread.

Athalon7,

My apologies for not getting back to you sooner, but I had to think on you questions.

What I am saying is that the only person who cannot be forgiven is the one who does not want forgiveness. Such a person would think that they have not sinned, which is the attitude that the pharisees had. But as long as a heart has not completely turned to stone, there is still hope that teh holy Spirit can still convict that person. unfortunately, we have no way of telling the condition of a person's heart; only God can do that. If a person is scared they have committed the unforgivable sin, then they are concerned that they have sinned. That means that they seek forgiveness.

That said, i believe as well that up until the second a person dies, if they recognize that they need forgiveness and ask for it, even on their death bed, the Lord will grant it.My upbringing was harsh and the circumstances were not pleasant at all, but those things ultimately led me to God, not away from him. but we are all different. My experience is that the Lord will not allow any of us to leave this life without ample opportunity to accept his precious gift. his love can pierce the hardest hearts, but only if they are willing. My heart was nearly stone at one point, but it is incredible what the Lord can do.

[athalon7]

God Bless you Robert and keep up the good news of hope.

[Bert & Ernie]

Recently, I have seen on RR and RF christians who believe that they have committed the "Unforgivable Sin," and end up going through a nightmare of panic, horror, agony, heartbreak, sleepless nights, and utter despair. They feel they have lost their salvation, and they are doomed; that God cannot forgive them and that they are now bound for the Lake of Fire.

If you are in that position right now; PLEASE read the following article carefully. It's going to be a bit long, but trust me: you'll be happy you did.

I apologize for this being so long, but I had quite a bit to say, I pray that this message reaches those that are frightened, and offers them some comfort and hope. I have been there, and i have felt the horror and dread of this.

I bid you peace.

YBIC,

-Robert

Thank you for that. I needed it. You sir, are my knowledge highway now.

WWCD!

-Bert & Ernie

[jodee]

I used to be kind of worried about these same things, then I took an in depth study on Romans. Which teaches about justification and sanctification. Justified= Just as if we never sinned. Amazing and humbling to think, huh? These verses also come to mind:

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


“ Though your sins are like scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be as wool.

- Isaiah 1:18

[Ducati]

To make it simple (having not read the other posts), if you are a Born Again COG then it is imposable for you to commit the unpardonable sin. The unpardonable sin is an on going , willful rejection of the Holy Spirits call to Salvation.

Hope thats not a repost of another.