What EXACTLY Is the Unforgivable Sin? The Mark Series pt 12

Wow, I was really blessed by this. I admit that as an ex-atheist, I struggled with this for a while, but God gave me closure..In my ignorance I said some frankly stupid things. I'm just thankful for God's forgiveness. When I was baptist in Jesus name, I literally felt like 1000 unexplainable pounds come off me. Thank you brother for sharing this🙏

The unforgivable sin is probably one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible, and also is very scary to many believing Christians. Thank you for your helpful and sound exegesis on this important subject.

This passage is absolutely terrifying to Christians with OCD.

I trust in Jesus. That's the end of this discussion.

I am so scared of committing the unforgivable sin. I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety and I gave my life to Christ and I was healed. Then I hear people saying that I didn’t get healed by Jesus that I’m practically delusional and I’m using it as a crutch and I’m so afraid that they are trying to convince me of that. Pray for me.

A fancier way of saying "stupid on purpose" is "willfully obtuse"

I think of the Unpardonable Sin when I read C.S Lewis' "The Last Battle." At the end of the book, the Dwarves had so "hardened their hearts" for fear of being taken in, that they could not even see that Aslan was right there with them, offering them the new and better Narnia. Even Aslan couldn't rescue them because they made a prison for themselves that they could no longer choose to escape. That is truly frightening to me.

As someone who struggles with scrupulousity - a type of OCD that manifests through religion - I get trapped in loops of my mind saying things that would have counted in a very conservative interpretation of this verse. It’s not something I can control, and for years I fought it constantly. Now I try to give it to God.

As someone who left my “faith” (I didn’t really believe. I was just scared of hell) to new age psychopathy, and back to Christ FULLY I really thank you for covering this. I will go weeks with full blown panic attacks thinking I’m condemned forever because I was idiotic. Thankfully through realization and comfort from the Holy Spirit I understand I would not have a desire to know and love God had I committed the unforgivable sin. ❤️

I willfully sinned for years-- even though I knew it was wrong. Strange thing is, I ask to be saved. God delivered me from the desire to sin. But now, I'm so afraid I'm beyond hope. To anyone under the sound of my voice, please don't play with sin. Sin destroys everything it touches.. Please help me

This is so good. So many people have that fear especially those who suffer from religious OCD. The enemy uses the lie of loosing salvation to put Christians in bondage with the doubt of loosing their salvation.

Mike you are absolutely correct I had to study that passage for a long while and came to the same conclusion as you thank you father GOD in the name of your son JESUS for all your knowledge wisdom and understanding that you display for us

Praise Jesus I had so much anxiety before watching this and the moment you explained it I felt some peace. I grew up in the church and walked away around the age 16. At age 19 I had climbed over a fence and got cuts on both of my hands, later that night my "friend" took a picture of me with my arms out, clearly mocking Christ on the cross. I did it thinking it was funny, but also I knew exactly what I was doing and felt bad immediately after. and this has eaten me up inside for years. Clearly not funny. Take it from me do not make any jokes or mock Christ in any way. It will absolutely hurt your soul and fear will eat you alive! Thank you pastor Mike!!!!

Thank you SO MUCH for this! To give you a little context...I am 45 and been a Christian since I was 6. I was under heavy demonic attack for 3 months last year. I have never been under such intense spiritual warfare. God used these verses to rescue me. It’s a much longer story than space allows for here. After the Lord redeemed me, He used those experiences as I went on a mission trip to Nepal this year. Every village I went to, I warned them what demonic manifestations looked like specifically. I know they practice Khundalini and I was able to tell them what demonic manifestations looked like and how the Lord rescued me, in the process of sharing the gospel with them.

Excellent exegesis, Mike. Thank you. I also used to believe that the unforgivable sin was the rejection of the Gospel, but since I myself used to reject it, I obviously hadn't thought this through. Glory to God.

This video and your channel have really helped me. I have battled horrible intrusive and blasphemous thoughts for almost a decade. I've also had seasons of habitual sin. I'm ashamed of it and know that Christ's design and purpose is so much better. Thank you for making the statement that the unforgivable sin is NOT a case of someone coming to God and God says no. We don't see that anywhere in the texts about blasphemy or apostasy. I saw a video by D.A. Carson on this subject and he described them as people who don't want to be forgiven. They're proud and self righteous in their rejection and ridicule of God. In Matthews account I noticed that after Jesus gives this long explanation they STILL asked to see a sign from Him. (Matthew 12:28) It's like, really? There's nothing more that Christ could do. He argued with them on a logical level. He demonstrated on the miraculous level and they were still asking for signs to prove Himself. You could almost picture Jesus saying; "Guys, I don't know what to tell ya." 🤷

35:24 is my favorite Mike moment here. Last night I heard that voice in my head that said "you should to a video of funny Mike Moments" I am sure people would love it.

The proper application of this. 57:50 Beware of rejecting what you know, there is a point of no return. Don't wait on responding to God. Do it right away. Thank you so so so so much!!😢 Thank you Jesus

Thank you, Mike! I have wondered about this topic for years.

Thank you Mike for explaining this with SUCH DETAIL!!!! I've been living in terror for the last few weeks. I pray Jesus continues blessing you with divine insight in whenever you minister to people. God bless you 🙏