Sins the Lord will not Forgive

Matthew 12:22-30

1.     This case in context

a.     What this sin is not:

                                                              i.      Murder, profanity, adultery

                                                            ii.      Drunk, fail to obey Gospel, suicide

b.     For Christians only?

c.      Not possible today?

d.     Catholic theology – venial vs. mortal sin

2.     Sin unto death – 1 John 5

a.     Lord will forgive al sins confessed

b.     There is a sin not forgiven

c.      Sin not forgiven = sin not confessed

3.     Other passages

a.     1 Timothy 4:2 conscience seared

b.     Hebrews 6:4-6 – impossible to bring them back

c.      1 Peter 2:20-22

d.     Hebrews 10:29

4.     What is the sin against the Holy Spirit?

a.     Why more serious than other sins?

b.     They reject the final, last and all offers for salvation

5.     O do not let the Word depart
And close thine eyes against the light
Poor sinner, harden not they heart
Be saved, O tonight!