2. The Unforgivable Sin Matthew 12: 22-32

3. other gods idols misusing God’s name murder adultery sexual immorality stealing lying coveting envy anger pride lust divorce dishonor parents gluttony slander gossip leading others into sin dishonesty not doing the good you know to do selfishness showing favoritism hate sorcery violent divisiveness suicide

4. other gods idols misusing God’s name murder adultery sexual immorality stealing lying coveting envy anger pride lust divorce dishonor parents gluttony slander gossip leading others into sin dishonesty not doing the good you know to do selfishness showing favoritism hate sorcery violent divisiveness suicide

5. “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!” Romans 5: 20 - 6: 2

6. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I John 1: 9

7. Blasphemy -taking G_d’s name in vain -defamation of YHWH -speaking evil of the L ORD -using the name of God in irreverent ways Exodus 20: 7

8. - Every sin and blasphemy - Word spoken against the Son of Man Matthew 12: 31-32 Forgivable Unforgivable - Blasphemy against the Spirit - Word spoken against the Holy Spirit

9. “Could this be the Son of David?” Matthew 12: 22-23 Isaiah 35: 3-6 Luke 7: 20-23

10. “…or is he possessed by Beelzebub?” Matthew 12: 25-29

11. To rob a house, you have to be stronger than the owner… Matthew 12: 29

12. divided household rob the house of a strong man Matthew 12: 25 & 29 Baal – Canaanite/pagan god – lord, master Zebhul – Hebrew – house Baal-zebhul= Beelzebub Syriac – Beelzebul – lord of dung

13. Not with me? then you’re against me! Matthew 12: 30-32 If we are not actively acting for God, we are acting against Him

14. Attributing to satan the works of the Holy Spirit Matthew 12: 30-32 “it is only by Beelzebub…”

15. At this point in time, you might speak against the Son of Man and be forgiven Matthew 12: 30-32

16. But you can’t speak against the Holy Spirit – at any time – and be forgiven Matthew 12: 30-32 By the Holy Spirit: Jesus was conceived, He grew, was baptized, and began His ministry

17. So, what does all this mean for me, today? Matthew 12: 30-32

18. “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven…” John 16: 7 John 14: 15-17 Acts 2: 37-39

19. “anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven…” I Corinthians 3: 16-17; 6: 19-20 Ephesians 2: 19-22 II Timothy 1: 13-14 Ephesians 1: 13-14

20. What about those who don’t have the Spirit? John 16: 8-15 I John 2: 22-23

21. “There is a sin that leads to death.” I John 4: 2-3 I John 5: 16-17

22. We will be held accountable for every careless word spoken; but because of our “seal”… Matthew 12: 34-37