I thought They were one???
 

I noticed something in scripture this morning that I have read many, many times and never noticed. Please explain Matt 12:32 if you can.

"And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neihther in this world, neither in the world to come."


I thought the Father, Son and Holy Ghost are one. That being true how can you blaspheme the Son and be forgiven but not the Holy Ghost?

This seems confusing???

Re: I thought They were one???
 

It was brought up in a discussion in Deep Waters, a while back.

http://www.apostolicfriendsforum.com...read.php?t=310

Not sure a good answer was found, though!

Re: I thought They were one???
 

I dunno.

Re: I thought They were one???
 

Maybe it's talking about the man verses the spirit of the man?????

Re: I thought They were one???
 

I am not a theologian, but I always thought in this case the Son of Man was speaking of the Man - Jesus - and the Holy Ghost was speaking of the Spirit of God. Therefore, those who brought charges against Jesus while He was on earth- forgiveness was available to them. But, blasphemy against the Holy Ghost - there is no forgiveness. Just my take on this scripture.

Re: I thought They were one???
 

Thanks Timmy I had not seen that thread, but it did NOT answer my question. In fact, it seems YOU brought up the same question. :)

Re: I thought They were one???
 

But are they not one?

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So now we can separate them from being one?

Re: I thought They were one???
 

Maybe someone that has access to JP can ask them over there the question and report an answer. :)

Re: I thought They were one???
 

Basic oneness 101. Different offices. It's the same point made when Jesus is both God and man. God is not a man.