1. The Unpardonable Sin Matthew 12 At Jesus’ Feet

2. Unpardonable Sin Context for Jesus’ teaching Context for Jesus’ teaching – King revealed (1-11) – King rejected (12-27) – King victorious (28)

3. Unpardonable Sin Context for Jesus’ teaching Context for Jesus’ teaching – Arrival of the King (1-2) – Preparation of His subjects (3:1-12) – Preparation of the King (3:13-4:11) – Unveiling of the King (4:12-11:24) – Offer of the King (11:25-30)

4. Unpardonable Sin Context for Jesus’ teaching Context for Jesus’ teaching Rejection of God’s King Rejection of God’s King Consequences for rejection Consequences for rejection

5. What is the “unpardonable sin”? The “unpardonable sin” was crediting Jesus’ miracles to the power of Satan; in other words, ascribing the Spirit’s work to God’s adversary, the devil.

6. Can a person commit THE “unpardonable sin” today? NO

7. Can a person who does not believe in Jesus commit any other “unpardonable sin”?

8. Can a Christian commit any other “unpardonable sin”? The nature of salvation The nature of those who are saved The nature of the Savior