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Evangelist/Editor - William J. Stewart                        July 18, 2004 / Volume 8, Issue 29

"...looking unto Jesus..."

Friends, it is with great excitement that I tell you about our new radio broadcast, "...looking unto Jesus...", premiering this morning on Oldies960 AM. In this program, the Lord has opened to us an opportunity to enter many homes in our community on a weekly basis.

If you live in the Kingston area, you’re invited to tune in each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. to Oldies960. In fact, if you are as far west as Port Hope, as far east as Prescott, or as far north as Smith Falls and Perth area, be sure to listen in on 960 AM.

Perhaps you’re not in our area, but are still interested in listening to our program. If so, visit www.christistheway.com/audio.html for an archive of our programs.

The radio broadcasts are a joint effort between Tom Rainwater (Watertown, NY) and myself, with occasional guest speakers. It is our intention to address topics of interest to the average Christian or truth seeker, and to encourage and uplift those who walk with determination as the people of God.

May God bless this effort to spread His word in the Kingston area!


ANSWERING THE ATHEIST           Vol. 4, Iss. 29 -- 07/18/2004
 
The Atheist's Complaint:
Is there an unforgivable sin? Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:29 and Luke 12:10 all indicate that there is, but Acts 13:39 says "...by him all who believe are justified from all things." Is there a contradiction?
 
Response:
Certainly, the Bible speaks of an unforgivable sin, the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. In Mark’s account, an explanation of why Jesus referenced this sin is given, "... — because they said, ‘He has an unclean spirit.’" (v 30). The Pharisees not only spoke against Jesus, but against the Spirit of God, stating on more than one occasion that Jesus’ works were accomplished by Beelzebub, the ruler of demons (Mt 9:34; 12:24; Mk 3:22; Lk 11:15; Jn 7:20; Jn 8:48, 52; Jn 10:20). This ongoing defiance against the Spirit of God results in condemnation. By rejecting the proof of Jesus’ identity which was given through the Spirit, the religious leaders also rejected any hope of salvation. They were guilty of unbelief.

The text is in some ways akin to this: "...For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put Him to an open shame." (Hebrews 6:4-6). If one sins (and continues therein), they cannot come to repentance, and can never receive forgiveness. To perpetuate sin brings with it condemnation. Neither text infers that one can commit a sin which can never be repented of or forgiven. Both texts deal with unbelief in the heart.

Acts 13:39 reads, "...by him all who believe are justified from all things." Amen!! If we believe in the Lord, He is able to justify us. However, it should be noted that the questioner has left out the latter portion of this verse. It goes on to read, "...from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses." Contextually, the apostle is not dealing with the blasphemy against the Spirit, but the weakness of the law of Moses to deal with sin (it clearly revealed it, but no provision was made for forgiveness), and the strength of faith in Christ to cleanse us of all unrighteousness.

There is no contradiction.


When in Kingston, Ontario, worship with the Limestone Church of Christ
assembling at 332 Montreal Street
MEETING TIMES:
Sunday Bible Classes..........................10:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship Assembly...................11:30 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Classes......................7:00 p.m.

Listen to our radio program, Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on Oldies960

______________________________________________
William J. Stewart
Limestone Church of Christ
Kingston, Ontario, CANADA
www.lookinguntojesus.net
613-542-3354


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