Archive: Mini-Commentary (9/25/09)

Ok, so this is the first real good mini-commentary that I did. I'll post it now just so that I don't have to later :P


Matthew 12:31 "Therefore I say to you, every sin a blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men."

Yes, this is the preverbal "Unpardonable Sin". However, Jesus is talking to the Pharisees at this point, not to everyone in the crowd. The Pharisees' sin was claiming that Jesus had cast out demons by the power of Beelzebub and not believing in the Spirit! Jesus was saying that they would not be forgiven because they knew the truth, but refused to accept it and tried to lead others astray. This "Unpardonable Sin" was affective only at that time in history and has no bearing whatsoever today.


Matthew 12:38 "Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, ‘Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.’"

Proof positive that the scribes and Pharisees are dumb blinded. Jesus had just told them that they can never be forgiven for their "Unpardonable Sin", and the first thing they ask is to see a sign?! They weren't scared to death? They didn't even care about what He had just said, probably didn't even listen to Him.