A Word Against...

The Unpardonable Sin is not to say or think a "word against the Son of Man" but rather to blasphemy the Spirit.

To think or say that Jesus was empowered by an unclean spirit, rather than by God is to reject the One God had sent. People debate just what we must believe to be saved by God's grace, from nothing by those advocating unconditional election, to just about all the "right things" by those thinking our understanding of biblical teachings is essential.

However, that is not the primary focus of this thread. Rather it is the content of our forgivable thoughts and statements against the Son of Man. Can I say, with C.S Lewis, Jesus was either a Lunatic, Liar, or Lord? Can I say nothing good comes from Nazareth? Can I say His earthly family did not accept His claims? Where would I cross the line?

See Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-30 and Luke 12:10.

 

If we say Jesus was not the Messiah, the Christ, the Anointed One, have we committed the unpardonable sin? Was Jesus anointed by an unclean spirit or by the Holy Spirit and Power?

 

I see these questions are far too difficult for the Bible students posting on this forum?

Perhaps "blaspheme" is too arcane a word for general comprehension? It seems we can say disrespectful things about Jesus the Man, but we are not to disrespect God the Son. So I can say, without knowledge either way, Jesus's carpentry was shoddy, but if a lost person said His healing power came from Satan, the person would be in danger of eternal punishment.