Confused!

[StephenL]

Okay, so I am really confused! My NAB describes the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit as attributing the works of God to Satan. However the Catholic Churches teaches that the only unpardonable sin is the allowance to God to forgive us. Then I know in Luke or Matthew Jesus says it is finished. I am not trying to start any problems. I am just looking for a good answer. By the way. I Love Catholicism!

 

[JerryZ]

Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit = To die unrepentant of our sins

There is no possible pardon if you are not sorrow AND repentant of your sins.

 

[St_Francis]

Okay, so I am really confused! My NAB describes the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit as attributing the works of God to Satan. However the Catholic Churches teaches that the only unpardonable sin is the allowance to God to forgive us. Then I know in Luke or Matthew Jesus says it is finished. I am not trying to start any problems. I am just looking for a good answer. By the way. I Love Catholicism!

Some of the footnotes in NAB are… not great.

 

[hsmomforlife]

Some of the footnotes in NAB are… not great.

This is the Bible version that I was ‘raised’ on…as I have grown and learned about the Faith, I’ve since sought other translations with more helpful footnotes (like the Ignatius one by Scott Hahn for the NT) to give me better guidance. I’m also rethinking my Bible choices for my homeschool…

 

[StephenL]

Thanks guys I was just wondering. What are some good Bible Choices?

 

[JoseFragoso96]

It doesnt mean its unforgivable…that it is too great for God to forgive it or something like that. The only one that may commit this sin is someone who completely understands the Holy Spirit in Its fullness. So why is it unforgivable one may ask? is because if one understands the Holy Spirit like that and blasphemes against It, well that person would not look for forgiveness

 

[Matthew8]

The blasphemy is to believe your sin is greater than God’s mercy.

 

[StephenL]

Thanks! I really appreciate it!