What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit why will it not be forgiven?

“Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit” is conscious and hardened opposition to the truth, “because the Spirit is truth” (1 John 5:6). That is why the sin of blasphemy against the Spirit cannot be forgiven, since one who does not acknowledge his sin does not seek to have it forgiven.

Do you have to pray to receive the Holy Spirit?

Peter, in his Pentecost sermon, gives to us the answer: “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” It does not require a specific prayer or a holy and sinless life before the Holy Spirit enters into us.

What is the duty of the Holy Spirit?

The Holy Ghost, a member of the Godhead, bears witness of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. He is the source of personal testimony and revelation. He can guide us in our decisions and protect us from physical and spiritual danger. He is known as the Comforter, and He can calm our fears and fill us with hope.

Is the Holy Spirit always with us?

The Holy Spirit will be with us forever and because of this we can have the confidence that God will never leave us or let us down as we choose to follow Him all our days.

What does the Holy Spirit do according to the Bible?

What Jesus says about the Holy Spirit. Instead of doing what he wills, the Holy Spirit implements the Father’s will in accordance with what the Son declares. The divine will of the one, united, triune God is thus expressed by the actions of the Father, through the Word (Jesus), performed by the Holy Spirit.

What does the Bible say about speaking against the Holy Spirit?

In fact, in Matthew’s gospel Jesus says that “whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man [i.e., against Jesus] will be forgiven, but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven” (12:32). Why was their sin against the Holy Spirit and not against Jesus?

What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit without measure?

For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.”

Is the Holy Spirit a person or thing?

Often, people describe the Holy Spirit as a presence or an “it.” But the Holy Spirit is a person, not a thing. The Holy Spirit is God. The Holy Spirit has thoughts and a will.