In Mark 3:28–29, Jesus Christ said…
NKJV: “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; 29 but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness but is subject to eternal condemnation”
TPT: I tell you this timeless truth: All sin will be forgiven, even all the blasphemies that are spoken. But there can never be forgiveness for the one who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit, for he is guilty of an eternal sin!”
MSB: “Listen to this carefully. I’m warning you. There’s nothing done or said that can’t be forgiven. But if you persist in your slanders against God’s Holy Spirit, you are repudiating the very One who forgives, sawing off the branch on which you’re sitting, severing by your own perversity all connection with the One who forgives.”
NIV: Truly I tell you, people can be forgiven all their sins and every slander they utter but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.”
The Bible was obtained from three different languages, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. What does the word “sin” mean in these languages?
The concept of sin is explored in various languages, including Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. Here’s a brief overview:
Hebrew
In Hebrew, the word for sin is “חטא” (chata). It encompasses various aspects, including:
- Missing the mark or target
- Rebellion against God’s laws or commands
- Moral failure or wrongdoing
Greek
In Greek, the word for sin is “ἁμαρτία” (hamartia). It carries meanings such as:
- Missing the mark or failing to reach a goal
- Moral error or wrongdoing
- Sin as a state or condition
Latin
In Latin, the word for sin is “peccatum.” It conveys ideas like:
- Fault, error, or offense
- Wrongdoing or transgression
- Moral corruption or depravity
In many religious traditions, including Christianity and Judaism, God is often depicted as forgiving sins. This forgiveness is typically understood as:
- Conditional on repentance, sacrifice, or atonement
- Based on God’s mercy, love, and justice
- Often facilitated through rituals, prayers, or intermediaries
In Christianity, the concept of forgiveness is closely tied to Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity’s sins. Through faith in Jesus, Christians believe they can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
In Christianity, the concept of forgiveness is often attributed to the Trinity: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Here’s a brief overview:
God the Father: Often seen as the ultimate authority and judge, God forgives sins based on repentance, sacrifice, or atonement.
Jesus Christ: As the Son of God, Jesus is believed to have died on the cross to atone for humanity’s sins. Through faith in Jesus, Christians believe they can receive forgiveness.
Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is often seen as the agent of conviction, guidance, and empowerment. While the Holy Spirit doesn’t forgive sins independently, it plays a role in convicting people of sin and guiding them toward repentance and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
In Christian theology, forgiveness is often understood as a unified action of the Trinity, with each person playing a distinct role. Jesus is seen as the mediator, God the Father as the authority, and the Holy Spirit as the convictor and guide.
But in reality, it is the Holy Spirit that forgives not God according to Mark 3:28–29: Listen to this carefully. I’m warning you. There’s nothing done or said that can’t be forgiven. But if you persist in your slanders against God’s Holy Spirit, you are repudiating the very One who forgives, sawing off the branch on which you’re sitting, severing by your own perversity all connection with the One who forgives.”
Does God forgive? No, He doesn’t and the evidence are there in the Bible for us all to see.
For the sake of the over too know individuals, here’s a list of notable individuals in the Bible who faced punishment for acting against God’s commandments
Adam and Eve: Disobeyed God’s command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge (Genesis 3), resulting in expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
Cain: Murdered his brother Abel (Genesis 4), punished with a curse and banishment.
Abraham: He went to Egypt against God’s instructions for him to stay back in Mamureh and God told him that his descendants would be enslaved in a foreign land, which was Egypt. Genesis 15:13-14, where God says, “Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years. But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.”
One night in Egypt, led to the enslavement of his descendants for 430 years.
The story of the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt is a significant part of the biblical narrative, showcasing God’s faithfulness and redemption.
The people of Sodom and Gomorrah: Engaged in widespread wickedness and immorality (Genesis 19), punished with destruction by fire and brimstone.
Nadab and Abihu: Offered unauthorized fire to God (Leviticus 10), punished with death.
Uzzah: Touched the Ark of the Covenant, which was forbidden (2 Samuel 6), punished with death.
King Saul: Disobeyed God’s commands and spared the Amalekites’ king and livestock (1 Samuel 15), punished with loss of kingship.
Ananias and Sapphira: Lied about their donation to the early Christian church (Acts 5), punished with death.
King David: Committed adultery with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed (2 Samuel 11-12), punished with consequences for his family and kingdom.
Jonah: Initially disobeyed God’s command to preach to Nineveh (Jonah 1-2), punished with being swallowed by a great fish.
Achan: Took forbidden spoils from Jericho (Joshua 7), punished with death by stoning.
Korah, Dathan, and Abiram: Rebelled against Moses’ leadership (Numbers 16), punished with being swallowed by the earth.
Balaam’s donkey’s owner: Failed to obey God’s command through the donkey’s miraculous speech (Numbers 22), and faced potential punishment, though Balaam’s actions led to more severe consequences.
There is no forgiveness of sin against God according to the Old Testament of the Bible. You sin against Him and you face with the consequences of your actions immediately.
But in the New Testament of the Bible; there are no sins. I mean you cannot be held responsible for anything called sin big or small. Why?
One, Jesus Christ died for the sins of mankind, and as a result, no sin can be held against you or anyone; here are some Bible verses that highlight the significance of Jesus’ death about sin.
Romans 5:8: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 1:29: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'”
1 John 2:2: “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.”
Romans 3:25: “God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished.”
Hebrews 9:22: “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”
Colossians 1:14: “In whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Hebrews 2:17: “For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.”
These verses emphasize that Jesus’ death on the cross was a sacrifice that atoned for humanity’s sins, providing forgiveness and redemption. Through faith in Jesus, believers can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God.
God is no longer holding any sin against anyone because He had made Jesus Christ atonement for everyone’s sin.
The Holy Spirit is not and cannot hold any sin against anyone because She, has forgiven us all long before we commit the sins.
Jesus Christ is not holding any sin against anyone because He was and is the price for sin which he had fully paid.
So, if God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus Christ were not holding any sins against us, who does?
One, is our conscience. 1 John 3:20–21: For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence in God.
Two, are our religious leaders: Luke 11:52–53: “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in you hindered.” And as He said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to assail Him vehemently, and to cross-examine Him about many things…”
Three, the people around us: James 4:11–12: Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and destroy. Who are you to judge another?
If we can take care of these three elements; God will surely perfect all that concerns us. God was and His not in any way expecting any perfect from us. It is bound for a man to fail, fall and make mistakes; but it is never expected of any human being to remain on the same spot.
Dust yourself and relaunch yourself. Proverbs 24:16–18: “For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.”
I love verse 17-18 which says, “Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; lest the Lord see it, and it displeases Him, and He turn away His wrath from him.”
This simply means don’t laugh or judge others when they make mistakes if you don’t want them to laugh at you and judge you when you are in your down moments.
