Now there are two definitions for blaspheming the Spirit: refusing to respond to the Spirit over a lifetime, and delibertely attributing the power, love and work of God's Spirit to the Devil.

The latter is a minority view according to internet sources, but which fits the label better or even properly?

I tought the secound was the main one, in fact dont remember hearing about rejecting God as blaspheming the Spirit before. I definetly think giving the devil credit for what God does is blasphemy.

Our lesson study presents only the avoidance of God option...you know

Really? Thats strange.. Good thing Ill be in the class to inform of the other option.

It would not surprise me that the lesson should focus on rejection. We just cannot get away from our old ways. We like to show that those who reject the truth we have are rejecting God. Of course, it also serves to strike fear in the hearts of any who would dare to buck the trend. I am surprise we continue to call what we do with these lessons "study."

Darius,

I am getting tired of these type of posts, and I don't think I am alone. I think others are also getting tired of these type of posts you are posting.

If you continue to show that you can't contribute better than this, we may need to remove your ability to post.

This isn't the first time I have sounded out a warning note, therefore, I hope you will take heed of yet another warning.

I think some here have placed you on their ingore posts list, which is the only reason why I haven't acted yet.

If I receive enough personal complaints about your posts, I will regretfully act.

The following is the memory text for this week's study:

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"Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: but he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation" (Mark 3: 28, 29).

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What is this blasphemy against the Holy Ghost in which there isn't any forgiveness? I read two lines of thought here. Which one is it, or is it both?

In an attempt to answer the question in my previous post, Sunday's study properly looks at why Christ came to this earth, which is to save sinners, which all of us are, therefore, Christ came to this earth to save all of us from the penalty of sin, which is the second death, the eternal death, from which there is no resurrection.

In light of this, what then would blasphemy against the Holy Ghost be?

Perhaps, another good question would also be, what is the purpose or function of the Holy Spirit in connection with Christ's purpose?