the unforgiveable sin ~ blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

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the unforgiveable sin ~ blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

Post by MarieT » Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:16 am

The Church is crystal clear that there are “no limits to the mercy of God.” (CCC 1864) Jesus Christ died for everyone’s sins, and anyone who repents of his sins and follows Christ can receive forgiveness and new life.

So then why does Jesus say in the Gospels that “whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”? (Mark 3.29) Is this some sort of exception that we must be wary of?
the unforgiveable sin ~ blasphemy against the Holy Spirit
"He who followeth Me, walketh not in darkness." sayeth the Lord
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