Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against theHoly Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. Matthew 12:31-32.
When the Pharisees saw how Jesus delivered all the multitudes from demonic diseases and afflictions, they attributed this power and authority to Beelzebub, a demonic entity. Of course, this defied logic, because even Satan understands that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. Jesus declared that these signs and wonders were evidence that the Kingdom of God has come to Israel AND that Satan, who was the god of that world system, had been bound. Jesus and his disciples were spoiling the strong man's house, right and left!
One would think that the leaders of Israel would be rejoicing at this wonderful work of God, but instead, they hardened their hearts all the more. Jesus warned them of the coming judgment; those who blaspheme the Holy Spirit would not be forgiven. How does one blaspheme the Spirit of God? By rejecting what the Spirit offers: the salvation of Jesus Christ!
We who are born again in Him know that we have been forgiven of all sins, past, present, and future. We can never blaspheme the Holy Spirit, since we are new creations in Christ Jesus. Our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life, and we are completely forgiven! That is very good news!
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