Term
unpardonable sin
The malicious, willful rejection of the Holy Spirit's work by attributing it to Satan. Jesus taught that this sin will not be forgiven.
Filed underAnthropology & HamartiologyPneumatology
Definition
The unusually malicious, willful rejection and slander against the Holy Spirit's work, attributing it to Satan. Jesus says this sin will not be forgiven in this age or the age to come.
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Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 24A.3Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 24A.3.
Last revised August 14, 2026