Johnny's Blog – October 2008 Archive (2)

For this reason I tell you: people can be forgiven any sin and any evil thing they say; but whoever says evil things against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.





Many people worry about this verse. It speaks of an unpardonable sin, but for whom? This warning is actually spoken by Jesus in the context of the evil deception and eternal opposition of the demonic realm towards the true work of the Holy Spirit. Jesus seems particularly determined to reassure us of God's persevering… Continue

Teach me your ways so that I may know you and continue to find favour with you.

Exodus 33:13, NIV



Moses was probably the greatest leader of all time. His task was impossible - leading a nation of people who were unwilling to follow him and preferred to go back to Egypt. After the devastating incident of the golden calf, Moses was told to lead the people on another stage of their journey, with the promise that an angel would go ahead of them.

This wasn't the full assurance… Continue