Sins against the Holy Spirit

Sins against the Holy Spirit

1. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit; the unpardonable sin

Sins against the Holy Spirit

Matthew 12:31 Jesus said And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven...either in this age or in the age to come.

Sins against the Holy Spirit

2. Grieving the Spirit

Sins against the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Sins against the Holy Spirit

3. Quenching the Holy Spirit

Sins against the Holy Spirit

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.  19

Do not quench the Spirit.

Sins against the Holy Spirit

Insights• Spiritual authority is life giving, it is not

about burden and slavery• ‘Good reason’ is no reason to disobey God• The overarching reason is ‘I am the Lord

your God’

Sins against the Holy Spirit

Response