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Originally Posted by bearbear
In the case of unforgivable sins like blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and taking the mark of the beast, I believe at that point the person's heart is so hard that it is impossible for them to repent since only the Holy Spirit can convict someone to repentance-- so it's kinda self fulfilling.
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Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit precludes any repentance as you have indicated. Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, as I understand it, is to condemn the Spirit of God for all the good He does, and then give all the credit and the glory to Satan.
Taking the "mark of the beast" is another matter. Unfortunately I think too many Christians will take this mark out of necessity or ignorance. I hope I am wrong. Revelations speak of "taking the mark
and worshiping the beast and his image." That is a huge difference. I have always imagined Christians repenting (
"coming to themselves, like the prodigal son") during this time, and
removing the mark from their hand or forehead.