Have I Gone Too Far for God to Forgive Me? The Truth About the Unforgivable Sin

If you’ve ever thought, “What if I’ve gone too far? What if God can’t forgive me?” this episode is for you. In this episode, Pastor ‪@AustinWDuncan‬ walks through what Jesus meant by the “unforgivable sin” in Matthew 12, explains what blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is and is not, and shows how anxious believers can find real assurance in Christ.

We’ll cover:
• The biblical context of Matthew 12 and Jesus’ warning
• What blasphemy against the Holy Spirit means
• Why doubts, horrible past sins, and angry words are not the unforgivable sin
• How to recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in your heart
• How to rest in God’s promises and handle future doubts

If you’re afraid you’ve gone too far, this episode will help you see why that very concern is often evidence that God is still at work in you.

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⏱ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
02:04 – The Biblical Context
02:27 – The Historical Context of Matthew 12
10:39 – What Jesus Was Responding To
12:37 – Jesus' Response: A Stark Warning
16:22 – Definition of Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
18:32 – What the Unforgivable Sin Is Not
24:01 – What the Unforgivable Sin Is
27:53 – How to Know The Holy Spirit Is Working in Your Heart
31:06 – Finding Peace
37:26 – Moving Forward

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