What does it mean to blaspheme the Holy Spirit

freeatlast · #1 02-15-2007, 12:57 PM

Any body care to give a definition of what blaspheming the Holy Spirit means.

It appears to be unforgivable, so it would be good to know it's definition.

This is not a trick question. Enquiring minds want to know.

I'll be back to see your replys later today..I gotta go out into the real world for a bit to make a living.

Ya all pray for me.

Pastor Keith · #2 02-15-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by freeatlast

Any body care to give a definition of what blaspheming the Holy Spirit means.

It appears to be unforgivable, so it would be good to know it's definition.

This is not a trick question. Enquiring minds want to know.

I'll be back to see your replys later today..I gotta go out into the real world for a bit to make a living.

Ya all pray for me.

To call a Work of the Holy spirit, a work of the Devil!

COOPER · #3 02-15-2007, 01:12 PM

I was Told you have to Have the Holy Ghost to be able to Blaspheme..
But,
What if some one was an Holy Ghost tongue talker impostor; saying thus saith the lord and falsely prophesying, saying such and such is of the spirit etc.?Robin Tiltin comes to mind. I saw a show that claimed he faked it all.

COOPER · #4 02-15-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by keith4him

To call a Work of the Holy spirit, a work of the Devil!

Jesus was called empowered by Beelzebub.
And many Religions say Tongue talking is of the devil.

LadyChocolate · #5 02-15-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by COOPER

I was Told you have to Have the Holy Ghost to be able to Blaspheme..But,
What if some one was an Holy Ghost tongue talker impostor; saying thus saith the lord and falsely prophesying, saying such and such is of the spirit etc.?Robin Tiltin comes to mind. I saw a show that claimed he faked it all.

I do believe you are right....

I wonder if at one time they did have something and then they were turned over to a reprobate mind................just a thought.............

Pastor Keith · #6 02-15-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by COOPER

Jesus was called empowered by Beelzebub.
And many Religions say Tongue talking is of the devil.

I believe one must encounter a genuine manifestation of the Holy Spirit in order to be blaspheme the Holy Spirit, some one confused, taught that tongues are of the devil in my opinion does not qualify, but hey I would rather err on the side of mercy than judgement.

Newman · #7 02-15-2007, 01:38 PM

I believe that blasphemy is unforgivable because the person doesn't seek forgiveness (not understanding what they have done).

I hope I am right for the sake of those on utube who are taking the blasphemy challenge.

It would be very interesting to follow these people for the next five years. After all, if there isn't God; then there really is no true basis of morality. And that is a very scary place to be.

In fact, Nazi Germany comes to mind...

Carpenter · #8 02-15-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Newman

I believe that blasphemy is unforgivable because the person doesn't seek forgiveness (not understanding what they have done).

I hope I am right for the sake of those on utube who are taking the blasphemy challenge.

It would be very interesting to follow these people for the next five years. After all, if there isn't God; then there really is no true basis of morality. And that is a very scary place to be.

In fact, Nazi Germany comes to mind...

Hunh? WHat? Nazi Germany? What is going on with YouTube?

Actually when I see people, secular and in church making fun of the Holy Ghost, it is as close to blasphemy in my mind as you can get. I threw out that movie Blues Brothers for just that reason.

#9 02-15-2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by freeatlast

Any body care to give a definition of what blaspheming the Holy Spirit means.

It appears to be unforgivable, so it would be good to know it's definition.

This is not a trick question. Enquiring minds want to know.

I'll be back to see your replys later today..I gotta go out into the real world for a bit to make a living.

Ya all pray for me.

The Greek word for blasphemy in that passage means to vilify or speak evil against. I agree with those here who have suggested that in this particular context it means to attribute to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit. However, I do not mean attributing to Satan things that people attribute to the Holy Spirit but really aren't the Holy Spirit's doing.

freeatlast · #10 02-15-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by keith4him

To call a Work of the Holy spirit, a work of the Devil!

On this premise, Keith, I have read teaching, that when you speak evil of someone in whom the Holy Spirit is doing a work and you condemn that person, judge them unworthy, that you in effect blasheme the holy Spirit.

Could that be why we are told so strongly not to judge?