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The unforgivable sin
(a.k.a. "eternal" or "unpardonable" sin)

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Three passages in the Christian Scriptures discuss a certain class of sin. A literal interpretation of these gospel verses implies that if a person commits one of these sins, God will never forgive her/him. Thus:

The Bible clearly states in numerous locations that without salvation, once a person dies, they will spend eternity in the torture chambers of Hell. Thus, these three passages are more than passing interest to those who believe that the Bible is God's word and is inerrant.

From discussions that we have had with Christians, they hold very diverse views on what the unpardonable sin actually is. Most of them are confident that theirs is the only correct interpretation.

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