The scripture for today, March 28 (3/28), is Mark 3:28f as found in the New Testament of the Bible:
“I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin.”
This is confusing to many because we aren’t sure what it means to speak against the Holy Spirit. Jesus clarifies it in John 14:17 where he said he was going to send to us another Comforter, the Spirit of Truth. And in John 17:17 he said God’s Word is Truth ~ the Bible.
If we refuse to believe what is in the Bible, then we are going to refuse to believe in a Savior and refuse to repent of sins. These things are unforgivable because we have no belief in Jesus or sin, and no remorse.
Have you ever tried reading the Bible through in a year? If it’s too much for you, the Old Testament half was written to the Jews and the New Testament half was written to the Christians; choose one. It will fill you with an amazing amount of knowledge and understanding, all from the Holy Spirit ~ the Spirit that communes with your spirit.
Thank you for addressing about the Holy Spirit to me. I have needed this for a long time. Thanks.
People have certainly complicated the Holy Spirit, haven’t they? Did you see my book? “The Holy Spirit: 592 Verses Examined”? The verses are all categorized then subcategorized and it all comes together so naturally and insightful. Blessings, Gerri.
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