David Shedlock
Puritan Board Freshman
"There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he
shall pray for it."
This Scripture has been difficult for many folks. Some associate the "sin" to the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the gospels. What do you and the commentators think of this verse?
I know there is nothing new under then sun, but I do have an opinion. It is wrong to pray for people to get saved, apart from faith in Christ: either the lands that have not the gospel, or perhaps our loved ones who are dying without Christ. "Oh Lord, Save, Kevin, even if he doesn't believe in Jesus", etc.
shall pray for it."
This Scripture has been difficult for many folks. Some associate the "sin" to the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit mentioned in the gospels. What do you and the commentators think of this verse?
I know there is nothing new under then sun, but I do have an opinion. It is wrong to pray for people to get saved, apart from faith in Christ: either the lands that have not the gospel, or perhaps our loved ones who are dying without Christ. "Oh Lord, Save, Kevin, even if he doesn't believe in Jesus", etc.