In this message, taken from Matthew 12:30-32, we learn about why Jesus accused the Pharisees of sin that could not be forgiven. We learn that while blasphemy against the Son of Man can be forgiven, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot since the Spirit’s role is to bring people to faith in Jesus Christ.

We also learn how blasphemy of the Holy Spirit can be compared to sinning “with a high hand” in the Old Testament. Sinning with a high hand meant the sinner didn’t care that they were in rebellion against God.

In the same way, the Pharisees were so sinful in their ascribing Satan’s work to that of the Holy Spirit, that they too were “sinning with a high hand.” We finally explain why Christians who are concerned about committing this sin can cease worrying since those who commit blasphemy of the Holy Spirit don’t care that they are rebelling against God.