Blaspheming the Spirit
Matthew 12:22-32
Context:
- Jesus healed a demon-possessed person. (22)
- The people were amazed. (23)
- The religious leaders said that Jesus was working by the power of Satan, not the Holy Spirit. (24)
- Jesus explained why this could not be. (25-29)
- Jesus delineated between blasphemy and blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. (31)
“Can I accidentally do this and be lost forever?” NO!
- No one “accidently” stiff arms salvation.
“Can I do this and lose my salvation?” NO!
- A true Christian can't blaspheme the Holy Spirit and lose their salvation.
