How do I know if I've blasphemed the Holy Spirit?

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How do I know if I've blasphemed the Holy Spirit?

The holy Spirit is HOLY, Righteous, Good, and Spirit.

Not recognizing the Holy Spirit’s ; Righteousness, Goodness, and Spirituality. Often results in the ignorant-carnal-minded ‘false-christians’, to call what is given/shared to them by the Holy Spirit of Truth, as heresies against their own man-flesh created religions of carnal ideologies of secular world idiocracy.

The is ‘blasphemy’ against the Holy Spirit, calling what is Holy ; EVIL, FALSE, LIES, DELUSIONS, HERESIES, CRAZY, FOOLISHNESS, etc…..

1 Corinthians 2:14

New International Version
The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.

New Living Translation
But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.

King James Bible
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

Amplified Bible
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the unbeliever does not welcome what comes from God’s Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to understand it since it is evaluated spiritually.

Contemporary English Version
This is why only someone who has God's Spirit can understand spiritual blessings. Anyone who doesn't have God's Spirit thinks these blessings are foolish.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A person who isn't spiritual doesn't accept the teachings of God's Spirit. He thinks they're nonsense. He can't understand them because a person must be spiritual to evaluate them.

Good News Translation
Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.

Weymouth New Testament
The unspiritual man rejects the things of the Spirit of God, and cannot attain to the knowledge of them, because they are spiritually judged.

>>>> Simple answer:

By rejecting the Holy Spirit that comes in the name(character/Spirit) of Jesus, sent by the Father.

A sinner who does not test the spirits to see if they are from God :

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

>>>> Those lazy servants, who do not test the spirits, will eventualy ; deny, reject and not see the Spirit come in their own created darkness (carnal-ignorance) , like a thief in the night.

Without the Holy ADVOCATE, whom ‘blasphemers’ have denied, rejected, nor able to see, nor hear in Spirit, , who then mediates for ‘blasphemers’ in SPIRIT !?!

People blasphemy the Holy Spirit, when they mock , associate the truth with evil, degrade a Spirit sharing Fellowship of the Holy Spirit(thus deny their own ADVOCATE)


Mark 3:22
And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”

23So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. 27In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. 28Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”

30 He(Jesus) said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit.”

>>>>> Many people with malice ; relilgiously, arrogantly, broadly, pridefully, hypocratically, ignorantly, politically, racially, sexually, foolishly, financially, vainly, ..etc… are following this road too destruction.

These acts and others similar, give power to the beast and forces the mark of the beast on your hand and forehead.

This market of hate will always = death.

Luke 13:27
New Living Translation
And he will reply, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you come from. Get away from me, all you who do evil.’

English Standard Version
But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’

Berean Standard Bible
And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’

Berean Literal Bible
And he will say, 'I tell you, I do not know from where you are; depart from me, all you workers of unrighteousness.'

King James Bible
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.






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How do I know if I've blasphemed the Holy Spirit?

The holy Spirit is HOLY, Righteous, Good, and Spirit.

Not recognizing the Holy Spirit’s ; Righteousness, Goodness, and Spirituality. Often results in the ignorant-carnal-minded ‘false-christians’, to call what is given/shared to them by the Holy Spirit of Truth, as heresies against their own man-flesh created religions of carnal ideologies of secular world idiocracy.

The is ‘blasphemy’ against the Holy Spirit, calling what is Holy ; EVIL, FALSE, LIES, DELUSIONS, HERESIES, CRAZY, FOOLISHNESS, etc…..

1 Corinthians 2:14

New International Version
The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.
New Living Translation
But people who aren’t spiritual can’t receive these truths from God’s Spirit. It all sounds foolish to them and they can’t understand it, for only those who are spiritual can understand what the Spirit means.
King James Bible
But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
Amplified Bible
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].
Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the unbeliever does not welcome what comes from God’s Spirit, because it is foolishness to him; he is not able to understand it since it is evaluated spiritually.
Contemporary English Version
This is why only someone who has God's Spirit can understand spiritual blessings. Anyone who doesn't have God's Spirit thinks these blessings are foolish.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
A person who isn't spiritual doesn't accept the teachings of God's Spirit. He thinks they're nonsense. He can't understand them because a person must be spiritual to evaluate them.
Good News Translation
Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God's Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.
Weymouth New Testament
The unspiritual man rejects the things of the Spirit of God, and cannot attain to the knowledge of them, because they are spiritually judged.

>>>> Simple answer:
By rejecting the Holy Spirit that comes in the name(character/Spirit) of Jesus, sent by the Father.

A sinner who does not test the spirits to see if they are from God :

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
>>>> Those lazy servants, who do not test the spirits, will eventualy ; deny, reject and not see the Spirit come in their own created darkness (carnal-ignorance) , like a thief in the night.
Without the Holy ADVOCATE, whom ‘blasphemers’ have denied, rejected, nor able to see, nor hear in Spirit, , who then mediates for ‘blasphemers’ in SPIRIT !?!
People blasphemy the Holy Spirit, when they mock , associate the truth with evil, degrade a Spirit sharing Fellowship of the Holy Spirit(thus deny their own ADVOCATE)
Mark 3:22
And the teachers of the law who came down from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul! By the prince of demons he is driving out demons.”
23So Jesus called them over to him and began to speak to them in parables: “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. 25If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand. 26And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come. 27In fact, no one can enter a strong man’s house without first tying him up. Then he can plunder the strong man’s house. 28Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter, 29but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”
30 He(Jesus) said this because they were saying, “He has an impure spirit.”
>>>>> Many people with malice ; relilgiously, arrogantly, broadly, pridefully, hypocratically, ignorantly, politically, racially, sexually, foolishly, financially, vainly, ..etc… are following this road too destruction.
These acts and others similar, give power to the beast and forces the mark of the beast on your hand and forehead.
This market of hate will always = death.
Luke 13:27
New Living Translation
And he will reply, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you come from. Get away from me, all you who do evil.’
English Standard Version
But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’
Berean Standard Bible
And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’
Berean Literal Bible
And he will say, 'I tell you, I do not know from where you are; depart from me, all you workers of unrighteousness.'
King James Bible
But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

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A person who truly accepted Jesus as Messiah and Lord blasphemes unforgivably if he/she truly repudiates such saving faith
per Hebrews 6:4-6.
 
Mar 3:22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Mar 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme.

Mar 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

Mar 3:30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.

Mat 12:24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.

Mat 12:32 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.

Jesus said the Pharisees and scribes blasphemed the Spirit because they said Jesus has an unclean spirit.

So blasphemy against the Spirit would seem like it would be attributing evil to God.

A person can blaspheme against the Son the man Christ Jesus but not the Spirit.

Peter denied Jesus 3 times but he did not go against God but denied the man Christ Jesus out of fear.

Paul did not go against God but he went against the man Christ Jesus not believing He was the Savior.
 
Mar 3:22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

Jesus said the Pharisees and scribes blasphemed the Spirit because they said Jesus has an unclean spirit.
So blasphemy against the Spirit would seem like it would be attributing evil to God.

A person can blaspheme against the Son the man Christ Jesus but not the Spirit.

Peter denied Jesus 3 times but he did not go against God but denied the man Christ Jesus out of fear.
Paul did not go against God but he went against the man Christ Jesus not believing He was the Savior.

"Jesus said the Pharisees and scribes blasphemed the Spirit because they said Jesus has an unclean spirit.
So blasphemy against the Spirit would seem like it would be attributing evil to God."


It is equating EVIL with what is Holy as in the Holy Spirit.

"A person can blaspheme against the Son the man Christ Jesus but not the Spirit."

Jesus said :

Matthew 12:32
Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.

Anyone worth a bit of Faith knows there are three ages, This age , the one to come and the one after; no more sea, no more death, no more satan, no more beast, no more false anything.

"Peter denied Jesus 3 times but he did not go against God but denied the man Christ Jesus out of fear.
Paul did not go against God but he went against the man Christ Jesus not believing He was the Savior"


Both did the Will of God by being disobedient as God's will from the same lump of clay.

It is a Spiritual Truth few are able to discern in Spirit.
 
The people Jesus was describing were those who made a declaration that the Holy Spirit was evil. This is like a person who declares his car is evil, would not be able to use it to go anywhere.
 
The people Jesus was describing were those who made a declaration that the Holy Spirit was evil. This is like a person who declares his car is evil, would not be able to use it to go anywhere.

Those same people who claim the Holy Spirit, that is sent in Jesus's name, by the Father is evil, THEY HAVE NO ADVOCATE at Judgment Day.

There is no 'claim of ignorance' that will persuade God.

Who will speak on their behalf !?!

Not even satan himself will counsel them.

They will not be remembered.
 
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is considered an unpardonable sin, and understanding whether one has committed it can be of a greatest concern.

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit involves a deliberate, persistent rejection of the Holy Spirit’s work and influence in our lives, especially in relation to the Gospel Message. It is a conscious refusal to accept the Holy Spirit’s conviction of sin, leading to hardening one’s heart against God's call to repentance.

The rejection of the truth, particularly the rejection of the
Righteousness of Christ, is central to this sin. The importance of a fully consecrated life, opens the heart to the Holy Spirit’s transformation, and cautions against pride and self-sufficiency that lead one to ignore or resist the Holy Spirit’s divine influence .

Here are Bible verses, regarding blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the righteousness of Christ, and the need for submission to the Holy Spirit:

1. Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit:
  • Matthew 12:31-32"Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy 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."
    • This passage speaks directly to the unpardonable nature of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, underscoring the seriousness of rejecting His convicting power.
  • Mark 3:29"But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation."
    • This verse further emphasizes the severity of this sin, showing that it leads to eternal separation from God.
  • Hebrews 10:29"Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?"
    • Here, the rejection of the Holy Spirit and the grace He offers is linked to a deliberate, sinful act that denies the power of Christ’s sacrifice.
2. Righteousness of Christ:
  • Romans 3:22"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference."
    • Righteousness is imputed to believers through faith in Christ, not by works or human effort, which aligns with the concept of Christ's righteousness being the standard.
  • Philippians 3:9"And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith."
    • Paul makes it clear that the righteousness we are called to have is not self-righteousness (through the law), but the righteousness of Christ, which comes by faith.
  • 2 Corinthians 5:21"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
    • Christ became sin for us so that we could receive God's righteousness in Him. This underscores the exchange that takes place when we accept Christ.
  • Romans 5:17"For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ."
    • Righteousness is a gift given through Christ, which allows believers to reign in life, not based on their own works but on Christ’s finished work.
3. Submission to the Holy Spirit and Avoiding Self-Righteousness:
  • Romans 8:4"That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
    • Believers are called to walk according to the Spirit, not according to the flesh or their own self-righteousness, which is the path to true righteousness.
  • Galatians 5:16"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."
    • Walking in the Spirit is the key to overcoming the flesh and living in righteousness, as the Spirit empowers believers to live holy lives.
  • John 16:8"And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment."
    • The Holy Spirit convicts believers of sin and leads them to the righteousness of Christ, helping them to walk in alignment with God’s will.
  • Romans 8:13"For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."
    • The Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sin and self-righteousness, leading them to a life of victory and righteousness in Christ.
4. Righteousness Exceeding the Pharisees:
  • Matthew 5:20"For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven."
    • Jesus here warns that the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, which was based on outward law-keeping, is not sufficient. True righteousness, the righteousness of Christ, is what allows entry into the kingdom of heaven.
5. The Importance of Submission to Christ’s Righteousness:
  • Matthew 11:28-30"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
    • Christ invites us to submit to His righteousness and find rest from our own efforts to attain righteousness.
These verses reinforce the understanding that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit involves a persistent rejection of the work and conviction of the Holy Spirit, while the Righteousness of Christ is the only standard by which we can be justified and enter the kingdom of heaven. The key to overcoming blasphemy is submitting to Christ's righteousness and walking according to the Holy Spirit.

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There is no blaspheming unforgivably.

Your disagreement is with Paul.
No, not yourself--the writer of Heb. 6:4-6 (IMO),
which indicates that the repudiator will never be forgiven because he/she will never again repent.
Thus, apostasy is the ultimate insult.
 
if a person is accountable, reliable & responsible, your conscious will tell you, you may feel an uneasy feeling in your heart, you'll feel guilty & remorseful.
 
if a person is accountable, reliable & responsible, your conscious will tell you, you may feel an uneasy feeling in your heart, you'll feel guilty & remorseful.

And if you do NOT feel guilty and remorseful, then your heart is hardened and you are totally depraved beyond hope of healing
(per Jesus in Matt. 13:14-15, cf. Matt. 12:31-32).
 
And if you do NOT feel guilty and remorseful, then your heart is hardened and you are totally depraved beyond hope of healing
(per Jesus in Matt. 13:14-15, cf. Matt. 12:31-32).
".....beyond hope....." almost. but said person may answer a huge calling from Jesus to repent & be saved later on in life. as the massive change of paul the apostle.
 
Your disagreement is with Paul.
No, not yourself--the writer of Heb. 6:4-6 (IMO),
which indicates that the repudiator will never be forgiven because he/she will never again repent.
Thus, apostasy is the ultimate insult.
Telling people,
A: "It is impossible to bring them to repentance" (Active voice) does not mean the same thing as telling people
B: "It is impossible for them to be brought to repentance." (Passive voice)
A can be true at the same time as B is false.

Just as telling people ,
A: "It is impossible to swallow a one metre long fish whole," (Active voice) does not men the same thing as telling people,
B: "It is impossible for a one metre long fish to be swallowed whole."(Passive voice)
A can be true at the same time as B is false.

Paul does not say,
"It is impossible for them to be brought to repentance." (Passive voice)
 
".....beyond hope....." almost. but said person may answer a huge calling from Jesus to repent & be saved later on in life. as the massive change of paul the apostle.

Paul--the apostle, not PT--is a special case, because His conversion necessitated a miraculous ("huge") encounter with Christ,
but we can infer that God commissioned him because He knew Paul's intentions were good, so he was not totally depraved,
nor had he committed apostasy/blasphemy by repudiating his belief in God, although he had not yet seen how Jesus jibed.
 
Telling people,
A: "It is impossible to bring them to repentance" (Active voice) does not mean the same thing as telling people
B: "It is impossible for them to be brought to repentance." (Passive voice)
A can be true at the same time as B is false.

Just as telling people ,
A: "It is impossible to swallow a one metre long fish whole," (Active voice) does not men the same thing as telling people,
B: "It is impossible for a one metre long fish to be swallowed whole."(Passive voice)
A can be true at the same time as B is false.

Paul does not say,
"It is impossible for them to be brought to repentance." (Passive voice)

Well, then you disagree with the NIV, which says in Hebrews 6:

4 - "It is impossible for those...
6 - ...to be brought back to repentance."

This can be true; not sure what you think is false,
unless it is the American spelling of meter. :LOL:
 
Well, then you disagree with the NIV, which says in Hebrews 6:

4 - "It is impossible for those...
6 - ...to be brought back to repentance."

This can be true; not sure what you think is false,
unless it is the American spelling of meter. :LOL:

The NIV (the Not Inspired Version :) based on the abortion of a Greek text maufactured by the spiritualists Westcott and Hort ) is incorrect. The Greek word used there in Heb 6:6 is in the active voice.

Heb 6:6
If they shall fall away, to renew them (ἀνακαινίζειν) again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
6:6 καὶ παραπεσόντας πάλιν ἀνακαινίζειν (present active infinitive) εἰς μετάνοιαν ἀνασταυροῦντας ἑαυτοῖς τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ παραδειγματίζοντας
 
The NIV (the Not Inspired Version :) based on the abortion of a Greek text maufactured by the spiritualists Westcott and Hort ) is incorrect. The Greek word used there in Heb 6:6 is in the active voice.

Heb 6:6
If they shall fall away, to renew them (ἀνακαινίζειν) again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
6:6 καὶ παραπεσόντας πάλιν ἀνακαινίζειν (present active infinitive) εἰς μετάνοιαν ἀνασταυροῦντας ἑαυτοῖς τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ παραδειγματίζοντας

Well, then you disagree with Google, which says:

Strengths of the NIV
  • Accuracy and readability: The NIV is known for striking a good balance between being true to the original texts and being easy to understand for modern readers.
  • Wide acceptance: It is one of the most widely read English Bible translations and is used by many scholars, pastors, and laypeople.
  • Clarity: The translation is praised for its clarity and clarity in making the text easy to comprehend.
  • Modern language: It uses contemporary English, which can be more accessible than older, more literal translations.
  • Scholarly basis: The translation was completed by a team of scholars who are committed to the inspiration of the original manuscripts.
Potential points of discussion
  • Dynamic equivalence: The NIV uses a translation philosophy that is not strictly word-for-word but aims to convey the meaning of the original language in a natural English way. This is known as dynamic equivalence and, while improving readability, can sometimes be seen as a form of interpretation that goes beyond a more literal translation.
  • Gender-inclusive language: The NIV's use of gender-inclusive language in certain places has been a point of contention for some, who believe it may alter the theological meaning of some passages.
  • Interpretive bias: Some critics argue that the translation may contain minor interpretive biases influenced by certain theological or cultural perspectives.
In conclusion, the NIV is a well-regarded and reliable translation, especially for those who prioritize a balance between textual accuracy and clear, modern English. However, it is always beneficial to compare it with other translations to gain a fuller understanding of the text's nuance.

I do not see how the nuance you cited changes the truth of what was said.
 
Paul--the apostle, not PT--is a special case, because His conversion necessitated a miraculous ("huge") encounter with Christ,
but we can infer that God commissioned him because He knew Paul's intentions were good, so he was not totally depraved,
nor had he committed apostasy/blasphemy by repudiating his belief in God, although he had not yet seen how Jesus jibed.
know that he was a fierce persecuted of Christians.