"What is the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?"

The case of "blasphemy against the Spirit" in the New Testament is mentioned in Mark 3:22-30 and in Matthew 12:22-32. The term blasphemy may be generally defined as "defiant irreverence." We would apply the term to such sins as cursing God, or willfully degrading things relating to God. It is also attributing some evil to God, or denying Him some good that we should attribute to Him. This case of blasphemy, however, is a specific one, called "THE blasphemy against the Holy Spirit" in Matthew 12:31. In Matthew 12:31-32, the Pharisees, having witnessed irrefutable proof that Jesus was working miracles in the power of the Holy Spirit, claimed instead that the Lord was possessed by the demon "Beelzebub" (Matthew 12:24). Now notice that in Mark 3:30 Jesus is very specific about what exactly they did to commit "the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit."

This blasphemy has to do with someone accusing Jesus Christ of being demon-possessed instead of Spirit-filled. There are other ways to blaspheme the Holy Spirit, but this was "THE" unpardonable blasphemy. As a result, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be duplicated today. Jesus Christ is not on earth. but seated at the right Hand of God. No one can witness Jesus Christ performing a miracle and then attribute that power to Satan instead of the Spirit. Although there is no blasphemy of the Spirit today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state of existence--the state of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. Continual rejection of the Holy Spirit’s promptings to trust in Jesus Christ is the unpardonable blasphemy. Remember what is stated in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life." The only condition when someone would have no forgiveness is if that someone is not among the "whoever believes in Him."

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Thank you for clearing up this question.

I understand what you are saying Chad, but you say it can't be duplicated today.

Does it remain blasphemy of the Holy Spirit if someone today claims Jesus is or was demon posessed? I have first hand experience with someone that does not believe in Jesus that said He was demon posessed. Does this count as blasphemy?

Just asking the question to get clarity.

Another thing that comes to my mind and this is only my opinion. If I were to say a Christian is demon posessed, I have committed blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, have I not?

This is the answer brother:

"Although there is no blasphemy of the Spirit today, we should always keep in mind there is an unpardonable state of existence--the state of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in unbelief. Continual rejection of the Holy Spirit’s promptings to trust in Jesus Christ is the unpardonable blasphemy."

"The only condition when someone would have no forgiveness is if that someone is not among the "whoever believes in Him."

You cannot blaspheme against Jesus Christ as a person [in person] since He is no longer GOD incarnate / man today when He was 2000 years ago.

You reject the Holy Spirit of GOD, you also reject the Father and the Son, therefore being a blasphemer

John 14:12

11Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else believe on account of the works themselves.

12"Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

1 Corinthians 8:5-6

5For although there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth--as indeed there are many "gods" and many "lords"-- 6yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

Mathew 28:18-20

18And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Mark 3:28-30

28"Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin" -- 30for they had said, "He has an unclean spirit."

Matthew Henry's Commentary:

The blasphemy of the scribes.

It was plain that the doctrine of Christ had a direct tendency to break the devil's power; and it was as plain, that casting of him out of the bodies of people, confirmed that doctrine; therefore Satan could not support such a design. Christ gave an awful warning against speaking such dangerous words.

It is true the gospel promises, because Christ has purchased, forgiveness for the greatest sins and sinners; but by this sin, they would oppose the gifts of the Holy Ghost after Christ's ascension. Such is the enmity of the heart, that unconverted men pretend believers are doing Satan's work, when sinners are brought to repentance and newness of life. (Mk 3:31-35)

Hello Brother,

I certainly consider the Da Vinci Code to be blasphemous.I have listened to the discussions from both sides but would not buy the book or watch the movies.I know my fellow Christians are countering these lies with the truth.May God give them the power to succeed.Amen.

Nicholas.

Indeed. That davinci junk, all involved to promote it will receive their rewards soon. GOD is perfect, GOD is Sovereign.

No one enters Heaven without a true relationship and faith in Jesus Christ. Mocking Him 'til death will earn a man his deserved damnation

They can only die having rejected the LORD if we don't continually pray GOD to save them... =)

Jesus seems to make a distinction between sin against himself, and sin against the Holy Spirit - Matthew 12:32.


Quite commonly the Unpardonable Sin is understood thus: rejecting Christ, while as yet he was in the flesh, his work unfinished, when even his disciples did not understand him, was forgivable. But after his work was completed, and the Holy Spirit was come, then, in full knowledge, diliberate final rejection of the Holy Spirit's offer of Christ would constitute the "eternal sin which has never forgiveness." Similar sin is spoken of in Hebrews 6:6; 10:26 and 1 John 5:16.


In Matthew 12:36, "Idle Words," are here mentioned in connection with the unpardonable sin. Our words show our character - Matthew. 12:34. Our every word, as well as every secret act, is being recorded for reproduction in the Day of Judgment.


Also, read Mark 3:28-29.


God Bless,


Dan

Thanks Dan, you put it into context in laymans terms. I appreciate it.


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Originally Posted by DanV

Jesus seems to make a distinction between sin against himself, and sin against the Holy Spirit - Matthew 12:32.


Quite commonly the Unpardonable Sin is understood thus: rejecting Christ, while as yet he was in the flesh, his work unfinished, when even his disciples did not understand him, was forgivable. But after his work was completed, and the Holy Spirit was come, then, in full knowledge, diliberate final rejection of the Holy Spirit's offer of Christ would constitute the "eternal sin which has never forgiveness." Similar sin is spoken of in Hebrews 6:6; 10:26 and 1 John 5:16.


In Matthew 12:36, "Idle Words," are here mentioned in connection with the unpardonable sin. Our words show our character - Matthew. 12:34. Our every word, as well as every secret act, is being recorded for reproduction in the Day of Judgment.


Also, read Mark 3:28-29.


God Bless,


Dan

Amen DanV good post. It is the HolySpirit who reveals Jesus to us and seals our salvation.

Amen DanV good post. It is the HolySpirit who reveals Jesus to us and seals our salvation.

I second the words of my brother. Amen.....Amen