The Root Cause of Violence

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton “For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. Do…

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Seeking to Ruin a Reputation

by Floyd Chappelear Sentry Magazine, December 1999 He had seen Jesus after the resurrection (Acts 9). He had been left dead and had seen things on the other side that it was not lawful to speak about (see Acts 14:19; II Corinthians 12:4). The man was powerful, influential beyond measure. His influence must be destroyed.…

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Blasphemy Against the Holy Ghost

by Charles G. Caldwell, Jr. Via Truth Magazine XXI: 49, pp. 781-782, December 15, 1977 In Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus said, “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…

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Blasphemy

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Blasphemy.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: Matthew 12:22-37   I.         What is blasphemy?             A.        A transliteration of a Greek word, blasphemia                         1.         It is a compound word: hurt and speech             B.        It means to speak evil of someone or to slander someone                         1.         Contained in it is the idea that a third party is involved                         2.         It is one person telling…

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What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?

Question: I was wondering what exactly is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Could you please help me with this? Answer: What Is Blasphemy? Blasphemy is a transliteration of a Greek word: blasphemia. Literally, it combines the Greek words for hurt and speech. It means to speak evil of someone or to slander another person. It contains…

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Sins Against the Holy Spirit

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/SinsAgainstTheHolySpirit.mp3 by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Text: John 16:7-14   I.         The work of the Holy Spirit is to reveal the teachings of God to mankind             A.        It is not a work that is directly observed. Like the wind you see the effect of the Spirit’s work in people’s lives – John 3:8             B.        Jesus told his disciples that…

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Is my repentance too late? Am I lost forever?

Question: I grew up going to Sunday school every now and then but never learning anything. I said the sinner’s prayer when I was 22 while in AA at the time. I decided to stick with AA. I had a hard time believing in or contacting God. I didn’t pursue church or the Bible until…

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Is willfully sinning blaspheming the Holy Spirit?

Question: I’m ashamed of my sin. I know you and others say that God forgives, but I committed the sin willingly. Is that not blasphemy of the Holy Spirit that Jesus discussed? Answer: We need to get a good definition of what blasphemy is: Smith Bible Dictionary: “in its technical English sense, signifies the speaking…

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Are You Unforgivable?

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton Repeatedly I receive frantic inquiries from people fearful that they committed an unforgivable sin. It never seems to register that nowhere in the Bible are sins called “unforgivable.” If a sin was unforgivable, then it means God refuses to offer forgiveness for certain sins. But that contradicts the nature of God.…

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Is repeating a false doctrine blasphemy?

Question: Dear Minister, When I was in college I took a Jewish mysticism course and the professor explained a theory about God to the class. The theory was basically that God had a very small portion of evil in Him and He despised that evil so He created humans and hell to purge the evil…

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What is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

Question: I don’t understand this blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. I know it’s not hating or cursing God. I know that in Bible we have examples like when Jesus healed a man and the Pharisees claimed that he use the devil’s power. Still, 2000 years later, people still fear this sin, and no one claims…

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I think the Holy Spirit may have told me I am condemned

Question: I have recently been filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of tongues. But before I received him, and now after, I have feared committing the unpardonable sin. I have thoughts that constantly plague me and the Bible said we should cast down everything that exalts itself above the knowledge of God, so…

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Is it blasphemy to wonder if a prophet is truly from God?

Question: Hello, I know that many people have asked you before about blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, thinking that they have committed it,  but I would like to because I think that my situation is quite serious. I was taking an exam and I was being bothered by the enemy and I was feeling uncomfortable all…

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Does God give an extra reward to the unfortunate?

Question: I don’t know if its blasphemy or not but I have been struggling with a particular problem. I know that these are just thoughts and feelings that Satan puts in my head, but I sometimes feel like if God is unfair to all His children. I feel He must like certain people more than…

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I still worry about the unforgivable sin. What do I do?

Question: Again I have been worrying about the possibility of my having committed a sin that I can never be forgiven of. In Matthew 12 besides using the word “blasphemy,” it uses “speaks against” as well. If a person speaks anything bad about God, how can they be forgiven? What if there really is a…

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Can you explain to me what willful sin is?

Question: How would you describe willful sin? Can you explain to me what willful sin is? Answer: Willful sin is a purposeful choice to sin, even though you know God is against it and that you should not do it. It means you are putting your will above God’s. Parents often see this in their…

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I know God won’t forgive me

Question: You said to a person on your web site: “But if you didn’t reject those thoughts, but instead focused on them and considered them, perhaps even wondering if you could get away with it, then you have stopped resisting Satan and giving in to sin. That is what lust is, wanting something really badly…

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My girlfriend thinks she blasphemed the Holy Spirit and can’t be forgiven

Question: My girlfriend some time ago after reading a Benny Hinn book about the Holy Spirit, whom she heavily disagree with, found herself unable to resist thinking against the Holy Spirit. I’m not sure what she thought, but she assures me that it was terrible. Since then she has had other thoughts while praying and…

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What were Hymenaeus and Alexander’s sin?

Question: What were Hymenaeus and Alexander’s sin? Answer: “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,…

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I’m scared of the thoughts in my head

Question: After days of researching everywhere to know if I am truly safe because I thought I had committed the unforgivable sin, which is the sin of having blasphemed against the Holy Spirit, I found out that I did not because to truly commit that sin, you must have your heart hardened so much that…

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Can you be forgiven after blaspheming?

Question: I was reading another answer that you gave to someone else concerning unforgivable sin and blasphemy.  You wrote: “God defined blasphemy in Numbers 15:30-31. “But the person who does anything defiantly, whether he is native or an alien, that one is blaspheming the LORD; and that person shall be cut off from among his…

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Doubts about possibly blaspheming the Holy Spirit

Question: Many years ago I heard a sermon at church. Later that day, while I was with my family, I said: “If God is God and Jesus is God’s son, then what relation is the Holy Spirit?” I said it as a joke. After I said it I thought that maybe I had said the…

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Is it possible for a person to blaspheme today?

Question: Thank you for that comprehensive answer regarding blasphemy.  That makes a lot of sense.  I see what you mean about seeing a miracle and still rejecting God.  Does that mean no one could commit blasphemy against the Holy Spirit today unless they had a near-death experience or something like that?  So just saying or…

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Isn’t there at least one sin worse than other sins?

Question: You said that sin is sin in the eyes of God, but Mark 3:22-30 says there is an unforgivable sin. Isn’t that a sin worse than forgivable sins? Answer: “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter; but he who blasphemes against the…

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What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?

Question: In Mark 3 it talks about the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and we do not understand what that means. Maybe you can explain that so we can understand. Answer: The passage you are referring to says: “Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies…

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A Sin Leading to Death

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton I.          I John 5:16-17              A.         Some sins lead to death, but others do not              B.         We should pray for those who sin which does not lead to death.              C.         We are not to pray for those whose sin leads to death II.         How do we tell which sin leads to death?              A.         Which kind of death?                           1.          Physical…

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A Sin Leading to Death

by Jeffrey W. Hamilton “If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to those who commit sin not leading to death. There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this. All unrighteousness…

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