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Part 2: The Unforgivable Sin

HARD SAYINGS

PART 2

 
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Matthew 12:30-32

The Context: The Pharisees opposing Jesus.

“Then they brought Him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. All the people were astonished and said, ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, ‘It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this fellow drives out demons.’” Matthew 12:22-24 (NIV)

1.  WHERE IS THE LIMIT ON GOD’S FORGIVENESS?

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV)

  • There is no limit to God’s grace.

“for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How, then, can they call on the One they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the One of Whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” Romans 10:13-15 (NIV)

  • Everyone can be forgiven.

“Whoever is not with Me is against Me, and whoever does not gather with Me scatters. And so 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.” Matthew 12:30-32 (NIV)

2.  WHO IS IT THAT COMMITS THE SIN?  

  • The one who willingly and finally rejects God.

“Whoever listens to you listens to Me; whoever rejects you rejects Me; but whoever rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me.” Luke 10:16 (NIV)

  • If you reject Christ, you reject grace.

“‘Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.’ When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 2:36-38 (NIV)

  • It is not too late, and you are not too far gone to believe, repent, and be forgiven.

MY NEXT STEP TODAY IS: 

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This Week’s Reading Plan:

  • YouVersion® Bible App Reading Plan:  “Repentance:A Mark of Godliness” (4 Days)

Hard SayingsShawn Williams