Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost - Part 1

I. BLIND AND DUMB DEVIL CAST OUT, vv22-24
References: Deuteronomy 18:15-22; Matthew 12:14: Colossians 2:13-15

1. Blind and Dumb Healed by Christ, v22-23
   a. the man's condition (blind and dumb), v22a
   b. the man's conveyance (brought in by others), v22b
   c. the man's cure (Christ alone), v22c
   d. the multitude's confession (Is this the Christ?), v23

2. Beelzebub's Power Attributed to Christ, vv24-30
   a. Pharisees council to destroy Christ, Matt 12:14
   b. Pharisees condemn Christ as Satanic, v24
   c. Pharisees' concealed thoughts known by Christ, v25a
   d. Pharisees confounded by Christ's logic, vv25b-30

II. BLASPHEMY OF THE HOLY GHOST, vv31-32
References: 1 John 5:11-17; John 14-16

1. Sin and Blasphemy Forgiven, v31a

2. Sin of Blasphemy Not Forgiven, v31b

3. Speaking against the Son of Man, v32b

4. Speaking against the Holy Ghost, v32c

III. BLESSED GOSPEL OF CHRIST

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. —Acts 16:30-31

Believe and trust in these truths concerning Jesus Christ…

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man

2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice

3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof

4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign

5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return