Jeremy

Sorry, but this is bothering me to the point that I can't even enjoy Sunday services. I'm very frightened and scared. As you all know I have returned to Jesus, but before I did, I was extremely irreverant and blasphemous and I worry that I might even said things about the Holy Spirit that I shouldn't have (what the bible said was the unforgivable sin)

If all sins were forgiven at the cross, why is this sin still called the unforgivable sin?

If someone did commit this sin, why couldn't they receive forgiveness if they were truely sorry and repented?

Guilt from my past and my constant worry prevents me from enjoying salvation. It's a terrifying feeling. But I was saved when I was 10 years old and I feel the power of God working in me when I calm down and I feel safe for the time.

But if anyone who knows a great deal about the bible and knows what I'm talking about could help me, I'd really appreicate it.

mustardseed

Don't worry Jeremy, Paul persecuted the Christian faith too, and he was saved in the end.

The unforgivable sin isn't just about the things you say (about the Holy Spirit). It is being blasphemous towards the Holy Spirit even when you know the truth.

This sin is called the unforgivable sin because such a man will not have the desire to repent. But if you are truly sorry and have repented, rest assured that all your sins are washed away on the cross.

This is just my two cents, I hope other brothers and sisters who have more in depth Bible knowledge will come to explain about this under this thread too.

Don't worry, Jeremy, you are indeed redeemed!

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Jeremy

That's what worries me. because when I was being blasphemous, I didn't have a conscious and I knew who God was because I was saved before I went down that road. I slowly slipped away because I began to stay out of church, buy demonic records etc.

But that instance I thought I was going to die, I came back to the Lord. I just worried that it was too late.

mustardseed

The unforgivable sin is all about the refusal to be saved again. As long as you're willing to be saved and you're sincere about repenting and accepting Jesus' lordship in your life, you don't have to worry about that.

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.

Jeremy

It just confuses me. Because I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior when I was 10 years old. And I was always taught Eternal Security.

mustardseed

Eternal Security? Would you explain that?

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.

Jeremy

Once saved always saved. When you come to know Christ as your savior, you are born into the family of God. And the Holy Spirit comes into you and saves you and seals you. Our names are written in the book of life. Therefore when we believe in Jesus Christ as savior and what He did for us, we will always be saved. It is the belief that it is impossible for one to become unsaved, because that would be an undoing of everything that took place, which would be impossible.

mustardseed

I've read a lot of discussions on this 'once saved, always saved' concept, but people never seem to come to a conclusion. Does a person actually fall out of salvation? If he seemingly does, was it because he was never saved in the first place? Please respond, brothers and sisters.

As for Jeremy, did you mean that you blasphemied against the Holy Spirit after being saved? If you did, maybe you should consider if you were really saved before (when you were 10).

But the most important thing is, you're saved now and you truly repent from your sins and accept Jesus into your life... Don't let these doubts and worries make you stumble.

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.

Jeremy

Well, I was new to the faith. I was still a child growing spiritually. I let temptation get the best of me, and eventually, I took things a step further, continuing down the road, out of my faith and into Satanism and Irreverance, etc... I'm not proud of it at all, but it's the only way I can let people see my point of view on the terrible things I've said and done.

I just can't enjoy the peace and joy that comes with Salvation because I'm constantly worried. Especially about the unforgivable sin.

I desire forgivness to the point of tears. I want to feel joy and peace inside me again. But I'm scared that I can't get it now. I want to be with Jesus.

can't find the peace I had, and I'm afraid that maybe it's because of the things I've done. I know I don't deserve salvation, but I am so very sorry for the things I've done and I want it so bad.

mustardseed

Brother Jeremy, as long as this desire is in your heart there is a chance for you. Cast away your doubts and experience the joy of salvation! You are born again! All that is past is already past.

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God grades on the cross, not the curve.