What sin is unforgivable in the Bible?

One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the sin unto death, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–31, and 1 John 5:16.
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What are the 3 unforgivable sins?

Here's my list of unforgivable sins: ÇMurder, torture and abuse of any human being, but particularly the murder, torture and abuse of children and animals.
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How many sins are unforgivable in the Bible?

— J.F.D. Rev. Graham: Only one sin that can't be forgiven is on God's list — and that is the sin of rejecting Him and refusing His offer of forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ. This alone is the unforgivable sin, because it means we are saying that the Holy Spirit's witness about Jesus is a lie (see Luke 12:10).
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Is adultery the unforgivable sin?

Jesus forgives all sin

The Bible teaches that the blood Jesus' shed on the cross covers all sin, including infidelity. “… the blood of Jesus, God's Son, purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). This means that any sin we commit, including infidelity, can be forgiven when we come to Jesus with a repentant heart.
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Is smoking a sin?

God clearly states in the Sixth Commandment: 'Thou shalt not kill. ' Smoking endangers not only your own life, but also affects the lives of others. In this article, we will prove that smoking is a sin!
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What would be considered blasphemy?

Blasphemy, in a religious sense, refers to great disrespect shown to God or to something holy, or to something said or done that shows this kind of disrespect; heresy refers a belief or opinion that does not agree with the official belief or opinion of a particular religion.
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What is the one sin that Cannot be forgiven?

One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the sin unto death, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–31, and 1 John 5:16.
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Is saying OMG blasphemy?

"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow. Really? '"
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What are three examples of blasphemy?

List three examples. Blasphemy - Words or insulting gestures against God, the Virgin Mary, the saints, or the church. ; Examples - Humorous imitations of the Sign of the Cross, Confession of sins, and devotion to Mary. The Jewish Sanhedrin condemned Jesus of blasphemy for claiming to be the Son of God.
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How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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Can lying be forgiven?

Sometimes, a person cannot apologize for a lie. It is possible to forgive without a conversation or apology, but this is often more difficult because you may have to go through this process alone without the other person. It may be advisable to work with a counselor, religious leader, or psychologist to help.
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Are all sins equal?

All Sin is not the Same

In fact, the Book of Proverbs (6:16-19) identifies seven things that God hates although there is not any punishment proscribed for those. Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity.
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Is lying a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.
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Does the Bible say one sin is worse than another?

IF you understand the bible, you will know that there is no sin greater than the other, sin is just sin, there is no major sin and minor sin contained in the bible.
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Does God forget our sins Bible verse?

This truth is repeatedly affirmed in Scripture. According to the psalmist, God has removed our sin from us as far as east is from west (Psalm 103:12). Jeremiah predicted that when Messiah came, God would forgive all our iniquity and remember our sin no more (Jeremiah 31:34).
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What is true repentance?

“True repentance is not only sorrow for sins and humble penitence and contrition before God, but it involves the necessity of turning away from them, a discontinuance of all evil practices and deeds, a thorough reformation of life, a vital change from evil to good, from vice to virtue, from darkness to light.
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Should you forgive someone who betrayed you?

"Even if you decide to forgive a betrayal," says Dr. Blake, "it does not mean that you have to continue the friendship. If you find that the betrayal goes against your values, you may still decide that you do not want to continue the friendship with that person."
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How many times should I forgive my husband?

Forgiveness Is Commanded by God

In Luke 17:4, Jesus says that you should forgive someone seven times in one day; that would work out to more than 2,500 acts of forgiveness each year, every year. The point is that you are not supposed to keep count, and there is no limit to how many times you should forgive your spouse.
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Can God reject repentance?

Yes, God forgives and relents from punishment for those who truly love God, but there are also times and situations where there may be no turning back. Repentance can come too late after too much damage is done and there is no going back.
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How do you properly repent?

Principles of Repentance
  1. We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. ...
  2. We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. ...
  3. We Must Forsake Our Sins. ...
  4. We Must Confess Our Sins. ...
  5. We Must Make Restitution. ...
  6. We Must Forgive Others. ...
  7. We Must Keep the Commandments of God.
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How many times does God forgive?

Matthew 18: 21-22 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
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Is using God's name in vain blasphemy?

According to the Gospel of John, Jesus made appeals to the power of the name of God and also claimed the name of God as his own, which constituted blasphemy if it were not true.
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What is the forbidden name of God?

All modern denominations of Judaism teach that the four letter name of God, YHWH, is forbidden to be uttered except by the High Priest, in the Temple.
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What's the difference between adultery and fornication?

In legal use there is a difference between adultery and fornication. Adultery is only used when at least one of the parties involved (either male or female) is married, whereas fornication may be used to describe two people who are unmarried (to each other or anyone else) engaging in consensual sexual intercourse.
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