There is much debate over the Calvinism versus the Armenian doctrine. The former belief is found in many traditional churches, while latter belief is found in many newer churches. There is many people, including me, whom believe in neither Calvinism or Armenian. If you do not believe this, go to a search engine (like Google) and type [Calvinism Armenian] and you will much debates going around. Let us look at "Saved, Except for Blasphemy/Greiving of the Holy Spirit". This doctrine comes from Eph 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby all of you are sealed unto the day of redemption. Unlike Calvinism and Armenian, this doctrine comes DIRECTLY from the scripture. There is no interpretation or twisting of the scripture. "Except for Blasphemy/Grieving of the Holy Spirit" covers the loophole for people whom think they are still "Always Saved" when doing nothing. A Christian is to be RESPONSIBLE for living a true genuine Christian life. That person is NOT to fiddle the thumbs by being a pew warmer and thinks "Bless me", I am going to heaven because I accepted Jesus. This person is nothing more than a hypocrite and is NOT fulfilling the definition of pisteou (Greek word for the English word, believe), and will perish. This person has failed to commit and trust Jesus. For more, see my notes in "Believe" [believe.txt]. The word, grieve, in verse Eph 4:30, comes from the Greek word, lupeo. The Strong's definition (# 3077) of this word is: 1. to make sorrowful 2. to affect with sadness, cause grief, to throw into sorrow 3. to grieve, offend 4. to make one uneasy, cause him a scruple In the KJV bible, it has been used as - be sorrowful - grieve - make sorry - be sorry - sorrow - cause grief - be in heaviness There is no reason why a Christian cannot grieve the Holy Spirit. When a person refuse the promptings of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit sorrows at the refusals. A Christian is RESPONSIBLE for responding to the Holy Spirit. That person is NOT supposed to do what that person likes to do. A Christian is a member of God's kingdom and is under the authority of the Lord. Lk 12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemes against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven. The word, blaspheme, is from the Greek word, blasphemeo. The Strong's definition (# 989) of this word is: 1. to speak reproachfully, rail at, revile, calumniate, blaspheme 2. to be evil spoken of, reviled, railed at In the KJV bible, this word has been used as - blaspheme - speak evil of - rail on - blasphemer - speak blasphemy - blasphemously Some says claiming the works of God as from the devil is only way to "Blaspheme the Holy Spirit". WRONG!!! That is just one way to "Blaspheme the Holy Spirit". Blaspheme means blaspheme. It means what it means. Someone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit is one who rails against and grieves the Holy Spirit. It refers to someone who hardens against the Holy Spirit by persistent rejections of the promptings of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit prompts Christian to act by faith, to repent, and to obey. Christians are RESPONSIBLE for being sensitive to the Holy Spirit. The commentary on Lk 12:10 given by the Intervarsity Press New Testament Commentaries is: Jesus raises the issue of blasphemy against the Spirit, a sin that cannot be forgiven in contrast to a word spoken against the Son of Man. This statement has led to considerable debate. Is the blasphemy attributing Jesus' work to the power of Satan (11:14-20)? Is it a reference to apostasy? Is it rejecting the apostles' preaching about Jesus, since that was Spirit-empowered preaching? Or is it not so much a single act as a persistent rejection of the Spirit's testimony about Jesus? This last option, the obstinate rejection of Jesus, is the most likely meaning. Not only does this remark fit all the Synoptic contexts in which this saying appears, but it fits with the importance Jesus places on the preached gospel message (Lk 24:44-47) and corresponds to the warnings the apostles issue at the end of their preaching (Acts 3:22-26; 13:38-41). To fear God means to choose Jesus. To reject him is to reject the Spirit who testifies constantly to him. Exposure to Jesus and church attendance are not the same thing as receiving the testimony of the Spirit and embracing the hope of the gospel. The Son of Man accepts only those who respond to the testimony of the Spirit (1 Cor 2:14-15). It is "Once Saved" + "Commitment to Jesus" = "Always Saved" where "Commitment to Jesus" means - having an active faith, - living a life of repentance, and - obeying the Lord. If a Christian is "Committed to Jesus", then that person would not come close to "Blaspheming the Holy Spirit" and would be "sealed unto the day of redemption". "Commitment to Jesus" covers the loophole in the Calvinist doctrine. It refers to a person who receives Jesus and live a genuine Christian life. This person is "Always Saved". This person is being RESPONSIBLE for living correctly with Jesus. A person, who is NOT "Committed to Jesus", is NOT "Always Saved". A Christian does not have to worry about losing salvation. If that person is willing to make an ongoing "Commitment to Jesus" by living a true Christian life (i.e., reads the bible daily, pray daily, fellowhip with other believers, repent as needed, etc), that person can look forward to going to heaven. ********** All scriptures are from the Updated King James Version bible which can found at http://www.geocities.com/updatedkjv/ . 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