Faith & Reason Nexus

1. Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit
   • “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”
     • Matthew 12:31-32
2. Despisal of the Holy Spirit
   • “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.”
     • Hebrews 10:26-29
3. Grieving the Holy Spirit
   • “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.”
     • Ephesians 4:30
4. Quenching the Holy Spirit
   • “Quench not the Spirit.”
     • 1 Thessalonians 5:19
   • “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.”
     • 1 Thessalonians 5:14-19
5. Lying to the Holy Spirit
   • “But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?”
     • Acts 5:1-11
6. Defiling the Temple of the Holy Spirit
   • “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.”
     • 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
7. Resisting the Holy Spirit
   • “Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”
     • Matthew 12:31-32

These sins are serious because they involve rejecting, dishonoring, or opposing the work and presence of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who plays a vital role in the life of believers. The consequences are grave as the Holy Spirit is the agent of conviction, sanctification, and comfort for believers.