How big is a sin that is too big for God to forgive? The answer: No such thing! Here is some great Biblical teaching from Michael at Altruistico. Blessings and enjoy!
Will God forgive a murderer?
Many people make the mistake of believing that God forgives “little” sins such as lying, anger, and impure thoughts, but does not forgive “big” sins such as murder and adultery. This is not true. There is no sin too big that God cannot forgive it. When Jesus died on the cross, He died to pay the penalty for all of the sins of the entire world (1 John 2:2). When a person places his faith in Jesus Christ for salvation, all of his sins are forgiven. That includes past, present, and future, big or small. Jesus died to pay the penalty for all of our sins, and once they are forgiven, they are all forgiven (Colossians 1:14; Acts 10:43).
We are all guilty of sin (Romans 3:23) and deserve eternal punishment (Romans 6:23). Jesus…
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November 25, 2016 at 17:49
“all” sins
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November 25, 2016 at 17:56
Amen
Amen
Amen
And thanks for visiting
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November 25, 2016 at 17:51
The bigger the sin, the more glory to God. But God forbid us to sin..
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November 25, 2016 at 18:49
Yep yep. Interesting relationship there between or justification and our ongoing sanctification.
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November 25, 2016 at 19:05
Yes, yet the real relationship is between sanctification and the Word of God, “sanctify them by thy Word”
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November 25, 2016 at 19:07
There is a relationship between the amount of time we spend in the Word, and our sanctification.
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November 25, 2016 at 19:49
Oh yeah. It’s only by that we can hope to be
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November 25, 2016 at 19:58
Correct.
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November 25, 2016 at 18:26
See my comment on the original. 🙂
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November 25, 2016 at 18:49
I will, and thanks for going over there. Michael is a great, great Bible teacher.
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November 25, 2016 at 18:51
I don’t see one Sue..maybe you are in moderation if it’s your first vitit.
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November 25, 2016 at 18:55
Amen, Wally.
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November 25, 2016 at 19:40
Ain’t it great IB?
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November 25, 2016 at 19:43
Oh, there is nothing better, Wally! Grace, I’m telling you, sing it from the rooftops because it’s a glorious thing, indeed. 🙂
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November 25, 2016 at 19:45
It’s been on my mind a lot as I have noticed its been on yours
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November 25, 2016 at 19:48
Amen! It never leaves my mind, Wally. That amazing grace and the love Christ has for us all. It’s just such a blessing being claimed, redeemed, cherished even. 🙂
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November 25, 2016 at 19:53
Why do so many hate it IB?
Even some who believe hate it
I had a non believer tell me just the other day that any God who would forgive the worst sin would be a sadistic monster
They said they would rather be in hell than in heaven with murderers and the like
Crazy
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November 25, 2016 at 20:08
I think it’s pride, Wally. People don’t fear being hated at all, they fear being loved. Love makes you vulnerable and a bit dependent. Hatred makes you feel all big and bad.
Every one of those non believers has to believe in a god of hate, a sadistic monster, a malevolent creator, while of course claiming to not believe in God at all. They don’t think God is worthy of their trust, is what they’re saying. The sad thing is, whether they believe He’s worthy or not, whether they trust Him or not, He’s all they got, and you really don’t want to discover that at the last moment.
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November 25, 2016 at 20:09
Yeah..pride. That danged pride. Thanks IB for taking the time to think on that and say it.
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November 25, 2016 at 19:51
actually the Bible does say there is an unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit)
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November 25, 2016 at 19:59
Well…that probably bears some expanding on, as on the surface it can be misleading. There is blaspemy, and there is blasphemy. For instance, it would be “blasphemous.” to talk bad, insult, or mock the Holy Spirit. Good thing that would not send a person to hell or be unforgivable. Because if that was the blasphemy that would doom a person, then I am a doomed person writing a Christian blog. I have screamed, insulted, and mocked God…yep sure have.
Yet, I have no doubt I am saved.
So, then, what is meant there by blaspemy of the Holy Spirit? My studies have concluded that refers to the only thing that, in fact, can not be forgiven, and that is the final, permanent rejection of the offer of Salvation(I.e. the offer on the Holy Spirit in us)
As I like to say, if you fear you have committed the unpardonable sin, fear not. The fact that you fear it means you have yet to commit it.
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November 25, 2016 at 20:02
That’s an interesting view. The ultimate sin is the REJECTION of the Holy Spirit. I have seen this view before, but haven’t exactly inherited it. I’ll think.
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November 25, 2016 at 20:08
Please do. Because the challenge…how much blaspemy of words would be enough to damn?
I did that once. I quote myself:
God sucks and so do all you people that believe in Him.
God is a monster.
God is stupid and so are those who would be so stupid as to follow Him.
Want more? I am full of good quotes like that. And each and every one of them fits the definition of blasphemy. Yet, I was gloriously saved.
So, my guess is, the definition of blasphemy is far more than just words.
Words are acts; they are works. Works don’t save us, and lack of, or bad works will never take it away from us once it’s ours.
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November 26, 2016 at 02:32
You shared a good post!
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November 26, 2016 at 07:39
I agree; it was well done. Thank brother Jim
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November 26, 2016 at 04:55
Wally, as you know there is a major religious institution that calls itself Christian that teaches the distinction between big sins and little sins as a part of its system which requires a person to obey the Ten Commandments perfectly in order to merit Heaven. So the reasoning among the membership is, “Sure I’ve had a few minor road rage temper tantrums and fantasized for a few seconds about the beautiful woman at work just like every other red-blooded guy would do but at least I’ve never killed anyone or cheated on my wife so I’m good to go.” But as we know, Jesus removed all such self-justifying in Matthew 5.
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November 26, 2016 at 07:38
Thanks, Tom.
Yes, you are so correct. I fear the mindset that somehow God needs our help to save us is rampant even in the “religious” community. It seems to be growing to be honest.
It’s simple rebellion. We want it our way, and we want to control the parameters and set the guidelines. It’s quite easy to see and understand what is driving this boat.
I have even debated with non believers who find the idea of complete grace to be abhorrent; of course that in their case is because to receive Grace requires surrender.
Thanks, Tom.
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November 26, 2016 at 11:54
I know I am repeating, but their is no big or little with God. Sin is death, any sin! Only man in his “wisdom” places quantitative scale on sin. Is there such a thing as a little death or a big death? Jesus died AND rose to vanquish (as others stated) ALL sin AND death.
Sorry to cause some a bit of “righteous” anger, but it is about time some of our brothers and sisters in our largest “denominations” get back into the Bible and its truth and put aside what “religious” man (men) tell them what is “supposed” truth. Sin is death, Jesus is Redemption, plain, simple, to the point!
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November 26, 2016 at 12:02
I can’t add much to that brother
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January 6, 2017 at 15:38
A man like Paul who murdered and persecuted Christians was forgiven and became the most influential man besides Jesus Himself. Great post. Check out and follow my material at th3platform.com
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January 6, 2017 at 15:58
Excellent point, friend. None is beyond the reach of grace. I will check it out thanks!
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February 7, 2017 at 09:58
I believe nobody is ever forgiven by God. We all get the repercussions of our deeds. The world is round.
That is simply what I believe, nothing offensive..
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February 7, 2017 at 10:05
Well I’m not offended at all by that. I am saddened by it, however.
I absolutely agree we all suffer repercussions of our deeds. God may not release us from the very real consequences of them.
He does, however offer full forgiveness of them based on the atoning work of Jesus for us.
May I ask your faith background? Rather than me just launching into a bunch of verbiage, that would help me establish a background for a conversation.
Thanks for your comment, and I hope you will continue this.
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February 8, 2017 at 07:09
I am a Hindu, but I believe in all religions. Rather believing in God, Jesus or Allah particularly, I believe in Almighty.
I respect your thoughts, but somewhere I feel Almighty doesn’t forget and rather he mustn’t. We are its children and it is only our parents who teach us bitter things, the world is enough to spoil us.
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February 8, 2017 at 07:29
I thought you were, thanks for clearing that up. Well, correct me if I am wrong, but my understanding is that you would believe in the eternality of the soul, and that happens to us later is dictated by what we did in our lives and in past lives , more or less?
I agree totally that God sits in judgment of our sin and misconduct. Totally true. He is judge. The problem is we all fall sort of His standard. In a Hindu world view, that may or may not be completely bad, as I understand you may have other chances as time and eternity move on. So, if I generated bad Karma, maybe I can make it up later. I hope I don’t mis-characterize anything. If I do, please correct me.
At any rate. In my Christian world view…this life is our only shot. We die, then our eternity is set. We can be with God eternally…or eternally departed from Him. No do overs for Christians.
I’d really love to continue this conversation, and I am so happy you came by. Would you be interesting in some more detailed reading explaining what The Bible teaches. This link is a summary post of 5 other posts I did concerning the Christian/Biblical view of our relationship with God and salvation. Please, feel free as time permits, read them. To try to sum it all up here in a simple comment would almost be impossible..
https://truthinpalmyra.wordpress.com/2014/11/04/jesus-paid-it-all-parts-1-5-summarized/
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February 8, 2017 at 07:41
I will read it.
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