Have I accidentally committed the Unforgivable Sin?

[QuestionGuy]

I want to start off by saying that I have not read the Bible (though like many, I know parts of it) and I currently do not go to church. I know, I know. I am moving at a snail's pace, but I like to think that I am still moving forward.

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real. I sarcastically said to her "sure, you can believe in God, and do whatever you want, and you'll be fine". Did I mess up? Be honest with me. I did not really mean what I said. It was just sarcasm and maybe a little frustration mixed in.

 

[Who Me]

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real

The unforgivable sin is a direct sin against the Holy Spirit.
So how do you think you have done that, other than by not being a Christian.

If you are worried about this sin or about other sins, bite the bullet and commit yourself to actively follow Jesus.

Start attending church, actively reading the bible, praying about what you read and about issues in your church, life and the world.

 

[WIP]

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

Satan and his demons all believe God exists but they are far from "good to go" as you put it.

19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!
James 2:19 NKJV

It's much more than just knowing of God. It's about knowing God. A few years ago while I was listening to an audio version of the Bible I recognized a common theme that kept coming out from the text. Phrases like, "I am the Lord" or "I am God" or "I am your Redeemer" or "I am your strength" or "Know Me" or "So they will know that I am God" or "So you will know that I am Lord" and so forth. It caught my attention so much that I decided to do a study to determine how often this showed up.

Using the NKJV, I discovered almost 150 references to God declaring who He is and likewise almost 150 references to God saying that He wants us to know Him.

Do you have a best friend? What makes this person your best friend? Is it the fact that they know about you as an acquaintance or does it go much deeper than that? I know of you but would you call me your best friend? I know nothing about you. A best friend know YOU almost as well or possibly even better than you know yourself.

23 Thus says the Lord:
“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
24 But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I delight,” says the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NKJV

 

[Tenchi]

I want to start off by saying that I have not read the Bible (though like many, I know parts of it) and I currently do not go to church. I know, I know. I am moving at a snail's pace, but I like to think that I am still moving forward.

Do you see any actual advancement?

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real. I sarcastically said to her "sure, you can believe in God, and do whatever you want, and you'll be fine". Did I mess up?

No. Why would you think you had messed up?

 

[Carry_Your_Name]

I want to start off by saying that I have not read the Bible (though like many, I know parts of it) and I currently do not go to church. I know, I know. I am moving at a snail's pace, but I like to think that I am still moving forward.

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real. I sarcastically said to her "sure, you can believe in God, and do whatever you want, and you'll be fine". Did I mess up? Be honest with me. I did not really mean what I said. It was just sarcasm and maybe a little frustration mixed in.

The unforgivable sin is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, Paul described it as "having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Tim. 3:5). This never accidental or inadvertant, it's always intentionall. It's unforgivable because forgiveness must be consensual, blaspheming against the Holy Spirit means rejecting God's forgiveness.

 

[QuestionGuy]

The unforgivable sin is a direct sin against the Holy Spirit.
So how do you think you have done that, other than by not being a Christian.

Why would you think you had messed up?

I don't know. I guess that I assumed that since it was a false statement related to God, that it counted as committing the Unforgivable Sin. I have a lot to learn. I became quite frightened and have been finding it difficult to sleep.

If you are worried about this sin or about other sins, bite the bullet and commit yourself to actively follow Jesus.

Start attending church, actively reading the bible, praying about what you read and about issues in your church, life and the world.

Thank you. I am working on it. Thank you.

Do you see any actual advancement?

I am not sure what you mean. Can you elaborate, please?

 

[QuestionGuy]

Satan and his demons all believe God exists but they are far from "good to go" as you put it.

19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!
James 2:19 NKJV

It's much more than just knowing of God. It's about knowing God. A few years ago while I was listening to an audio version of the Bible I recognized a common theme that kept coming out from the text. Phrases like, "I am the Lord" or "I am God" or "I am your Redeemer" or "I am your strength" or "Know Me" or "So they will know that I am God" or "So you will know that I am Lord" and so forth. It caught my attention so much that I decided to do a study to determine how often this showed up.

Using the NKJV, I discovered almost 150 references to God declaring who He is and likewise almost 150 references to God saying that He wants us to know Him.

Do you have a best friend? What makes this person your best friend? Is it the fact that they know about you as an acquaintance or does it go much deeper than that? I know of you but would you call me your best friend? I know nothing about you. A best friend know YOU almost as well or possibly even better than you know yourself.

23 Thus says the Lord:
“Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom,
Let not the mighty man glory in his might,
Nor let the rich man glory in his riches;
24 But let him who glories glory in this,
That he understands and knows Me,
That I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
For in these I delight,” says the Lord.
Jeremiah 9:23-24 NKJV

The unforgivable sin is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, Paul described it as "having a form of godliness but denying its power" (2 Tim. 3:5). This never accidental or inadvertant, it's always intentionall. It's unforgivable because forgiveness must be consensual, blaspheming against the Holy Spirit means rejecting God's forgiveness.

Thank you both for replying. I have read your posts and I am very thankful. I had things all mixed up and became frightened for no good reason. I will try to do better. Thank you.

 

[Randy]

I want to start off by saying that I have not read the Bible (though like many, I know parts of it) and I currently do not go to church. I know, I know. I am moving at a snail's pace, but I like to think that I am still moving forward.

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real. I sarcastically said to her "sure, you can believe in God, and do whatever you want, and you'll be fine". Did I mess up? Be honest with me. I did not really mean what I said. It was just sarcasm and maybe a little frustration mixed in.

You have to explain to us what you meant but even your innermost thoughts are not hidden from the Lord. He already knows your motives.

Jesus cast out demons by the Spirit of God. He was accused of casting out demons by Beelzebub the prince of demons. That slander of the Spirit will not be forgiven. That's the context given in slandering the Holy Spirit.

No worries.

 

[Tenchi]

I don't know. I guess that I assumed that since it was a false statement related to God, that it counted as committing the Unforgivable Sin. I have a lot to learn. I became quite frightened and have been finding it difficult to sleep.

Be assured: You haven't committed the unforgiveable sin. Those who do commit it don't care in the least that they have. This is a big part of what makes their sin unforgiveable.

I am not sure what you mean. Can you elaborate, please?

Well, God tells us in His word, the Bible, that when we yield ourselves to Him, to the life and work of the Holy Spirit, we will undergo a process of change, becoming, over time, more and more like Jesus. This transformation is one of the ways we can be sure we are actually one of God's children. If I claim to be one of God's own, but there is never any alteration of my desires, thinking and conduct such that I am increasingly manifesting the character and truth of Jesus in my life, I have serious cause to doubt my own claim.

Romans 8:29
29 For those whom God foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son...

2 Corinthians 4:6-11
6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;
8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 3:17-18
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Lord, the Spirit.

 

[JT4444]

I don't think you can accidentally commit the unpardonable sin or take the mark of the beast. A just God would not allow that.

 

[Who Me]

I am working on it.

Just what do you mean by " working on it "?

Have you found a church to attend every week, or a church running the christianityexplored course or the alpha course.
Have you signed up for such a course, where in a neutral place you can discuss and question Christianity.

 

[citrus]

The fact that you are even concerned is a no. God does not forsake a contrite heart. I think the unforgivable sin is an umbrella term meaning things such as, cannibalsism and sex trafficking are under that umbrella. We are made in God's image and are the temple. Blasphemy of the holy spirit . People may not agree on my umbrella term, but I know people like Hitler are not in heaven. It can be argued, but Hitler was demon possessed and would not be delivered from them by choice. You will know very firmly if have done it. Don't take days off your life worrying about it. God is slow to anger and yes to be reverced because he is a holy and just God. He knows your heart and rejoices over you. He even prays for you. He intercedes to God. You can come yo pray to God with confidence becsuse of Jesus.No we will never be perfect. Jesus is and God sees you through Jesus covenant that you would abide in him. Glorifying God, abide, acknowledge his presence and rest your soul in his presence. Like in psalms, why are you so downcast my soul? God is sacred and sovereign. He gives us peace not a spirit of fear, but fear the lord. It is just recognizing his authority to bring us closer to the lord in our relationship with him. He is the way, truth and life. Keep following him. Like that metaphor a branch connected to a tree. seeking and abiding. If we seek God you will find him. Who can stand on his presence. We have to evaluate our heart and mind. I journal and go back and read what I write. Hope that helps you

 

[citrus]

Just remember we are saved, being saved and will be saved.

 

[citrus]

I forgot to say, there are two meanings of the word abide and I'm using the positive one.

 

[GodsGrace]

I want to start off by saying that I have not read the Bible (though like many, I know parts of it) and I currently do not go to church. I know, I know. I am moving at a snail's pace, but I like to think that I am still moving forward.

Recently I was thinking about people who think that if they just believe God exists, then they are good to go. They believe that they will go to heaven despite however they live their lives.

In my head I pictured a woman who believed such a thing. She is not a real person or based on anyone who is real. I sarcastically said to her "sure, you can believe in God, and do whatever you want, and you'll be fine". Did I mess up? Be honest with me. I did not really mean what I said. It was just sarcasm and maybe a little frustration mixed in.

Hi QuestionGuy
Welcome to the forum.

I ran through the thread and you've been given really great replies.
You're fortunate that you registered with a forum that is full of nice persons
and tries to be as Christianly as possible.

I'll just say that yes, it's wrong to believe that you just have to believe in God and live your life as you want to and still go to heaven. Believing in Jesus means that we also believe in what He taught.

However, you did not commit the unpardonable sin.
Going to a good bible study would be nice...at a good church.
Having fellowship with other Christians is necessary, I think.
But you could also learn a lot on YouTube.
Could I suggest Mike Winger, Dave Pawson, and many others.

 

[QuestionGuy]

Be assured: You haven't committed the unforgiveable sin. Those who do commit it don't care in the least that they have. This is a big part of what makes their sin unforgiveable.



Well, God tells us in His word, the Bible, that when we yield ourselves to Him, to the life and work of the Holy Spirit, we will undergo a process of change, becoming, over time, more and more like Jesus. This transformation is one of the ways we can be sure we are actually one of God's children. If I claim to be one of God's own, but there is never any alteration of my desires, thinking and conduct such that I am increasingly manifesting the character and truth of Jesus in my life, I have serious cause to doubt my own claim.

Romans 8:29
29 For those whom God foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son...

2 Corinthians 4:6-11
6 For God, who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves;
8 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;
10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.
11 For we who live are constantly being delivered over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 3:17-18
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Lord, the Spirit.

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I have seen some changes, but I don't think they are as life changing as some others have experienced when they sought out God. For me, my depression (which I had for around a decade) is gone. I feel like life has meaning now. I am now more sensitive to things like violence, be it real or fantasy. I'm making sure to be more mindful of the things I say and do. Those are the sorts of changes that I've experienced.

Just what do you mean by " working on it "?

Have you found a church to attend every week, or a church running the christianityexplored course or the alpha course.
Have you signed up for such a course, where in a neutral place you can discuss and question Christianity.

Not yet. I get nervous around a lot of people. So, I guess I'm not "working on it" like I said. What I meant to say is that I'm gathering up the courage to start.

Hi QuestionGuy
Welcome to the forum.

I ran through the thread and you've been given really great replies.
You're fortunate that you registered with a forum that is full of nice persons
and tries to be as Christianly as possible.

I'll just say that yes, it's wrong to believe that you just have to believe in God and live your life as you want to and still go to heaven. Believing in Jesus means that we also believe in what He taught.

However, you did not commit the unpardonable sin.
Going to a good bible study would be nice...at a good church.
Having fellowship with other Christians is necessary, I think.
But you could also learn a lot on YouTube.
Could I suggest Mike Winger, Dave Pawson, and many others.

Thank you very much. And thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

 

[citrus]

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I have seen some changes, but I don't think they are as life changing as some others have experienced when they sought out God. For me, my depression (which I had for around a decade) is gone. I feel like life has meaning now. I am now more sensitive to things like violence, be it real or fantasy. I'm making sure to be more mindful of the things I say and do. Those are the sorts of changes that I've experienced.



Not yet. I get nervous around a lot of people. So, I guess I'm not "working on it" like I said. What I meant to say is that I'm gathering up the courage to start.


Thank you very much. And thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

Me too. I am an introvert and get social anxiety. I show up to church anyway s and then feel better than i did. I have to make myself. It is not good to isolate to much and I need to see and talk to people. Satan doesn't want you to receive blessings. He doesn't want you to attend church. I make myself. It's hard, but I have to and I feel better afterwards. I just like to leave soon though. That is because I'm introverted.