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By default, there is one Sin that is unpardonable, without any substitute for payment and it will always cause someone to be condemned for eternity to the Lake of Fire.  This sin is not accepting God's free gift of the payment of His Son's death on the Cross for a person's sins.  Accepting this free gift is called Salvation and to obtain Salvation only requires the process of asking Jesus Christ to be your Savior.

Once you are a Christian, then it is impossible to lose your Salvation.  Your Salvation is 100% paid by Jesus Christ so that no man or woman can boast.  If it were possible to lose Salvation, then everyone of us would find a way to do so because we are sinful creatures.  Thank God for making a way that is permanent and gives all the Glory to Him.

You are on First Base

Using an American Baseball analogy, after receiving Salvation you are on First Base and it is your privilege, desire and goal of reaching Home Plate and score so that you can reach Heaven and receive the rewards that God has set out for you.  Rewards, which consist of many areas, are based on everything done through faith that:

1. Developed our relationship with God during our life,
2. Activities in God's Service,
3. Faithfulness to the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
4. Righteously suffering, and
5. Overcoming sinful areas and obstacles in life through the Holy Spirit.

Since every one of us is a work-in-progress, with our goal to emulate Jesus Christ, then in the process there will always be sin.  It should be obvious that our path is on the road to sinning less and less.

Incorrectly Understood and Confusion on Sinning

Some Christians may incorrectly state the following three points, without considering the whole Word of God dealing with the sins that all of us are capable of committing, have committed or pondered the thought of committing. 

1. Incorrect: There is not any sin area that is more grievous than another because there can be extenuating circumstances that factor into any sin committed.
2. Incorrect: God only judges a person's intentions, emotions and knowledge where the sinner does not necessarily know specific deeds are wrong.
3. Incorrect: Since all sins are covered under the payment on the Cross then there is no condemnation in our Earthly existence. 

Pointing out the incorrectness of the previous three points is not meant to be offensive.  We all need to recall two opposite examples in the scriptures dealing with King David and his son King Solomon.  One committed two very grievous sins, repented and was forgiven where there were still consequences.  The other abandoned God and the consequences were foretold by God in 1 Kings 11:11-13 which were after Solomon's lifetime which resulted in division of the nation of Israel.

• King David committed murder and adultery but repented and found favor with God.  King David has a future role during the Millennial Kingdom.  There were many consequences in King David's life, which some Biblical Scholars point to the scriptural verses that God does disciplines those He Loves.
• King Solomon abandoned God in many ways towards the end of his life and is spoken negatively in the scriptures of the New Testament.  As an example, read Matthew 6:28-29.  Additionally, God postpones judgment on King Solomon and Israel, because of Solomon's father King David as read in 1 Kings 11:12.

Many Christians will incorrectly give specific scriptures to state the Gift of the Cross has freed us from the Penalty of the Law.  See the topic on "Are we under the Mosaic Laws?  No" for more information.   There are Biblical Scholars that state we are now governed by what could be called "the Law of the Holy Spirit", which is a more all-encompassing guide to live righteously.  Nowhere in the scriptures states that we are free (removed) from the consequences of sinning, as there is still consequences where we thank God for Grace and Mercy and work for Rewards in Heaven.

In the Old Testament's Dispensational period, before Jesus Christ's death, the sinner had to go to the Temple and perform specific requirements for the temporary remission of sins.  Jesus Christ's death on the cross, with our acceptance of Jesus Christ as our Savior freed us from the old requirements for the covering of sins.  The Old Testament's method for sin atonement was temporary. 

Furthermore, the Old Testament Dispensational people had to wait for Jesus Christ's death on the cross for permanent remission (payment for sins) to have entrance into Heaven.  This is why Abraham is mentioned in the good compartment of Sheol in the parable of the rich man in Luke 16:19-31.

Grace and Mercy Aspects

God lets us know that He will give Grace and Mercy to those whom He pleases, where the Cross has many wonderful and glorious aspects to it that can never be summarized in a few paragraphs.  Note that God's Grace and Mercy has been active throughout the history of the Earth in all Dispensational Periods.

Jesus Christ's death was a payment for sins so that we could be righteous, with Salvation, and enter God's presence in eternity along with allowing God to show His love towards us through Jesus Christ, which prior to Jesus Christ had God showing Grace and Mercy because of the future Cross payment.  God exists outside of all Time Domains, which allows God to see the beginning of time on Earth until the ending period of time mentioned in the Book of Revelation.  The Cross never was about allowing Christians to participate in sin without consequences in our Earthly lives. 

The confusion, for us all to understand, is that sin:

• Can separate or impair us from communication and fellowship from God (not Salvation)
• Can bring circumstances into our lives that are painful, difficult and even life threatening.

When we sin, we need to recognize these possibilities:

• Consequences may result but God will use them to help you and make you better as any suffering will give God and you glory because it proves God exercising corrections in our lives,
• Acceptance of God's righteous Judgment with Faith in God's Grace and Mercy,
• Restitution might be required, if possible,
• Honoring God by not repeating sin, as instructed in the 3rd Commandment and Scriptures like John 5:14-15
• Changing the way, we conduct our lives going forward, as instructed in the 3rd Commandment.
   

What is a Sin?

There are three categories of Sin:

1. Doing anything that is contrary to God's Will.
2. Doing anything that is not a sin but will cause someone else to sin, and
3. Not doing something needed that will cause another person to sin.

What are the Four Greatest Sins?

It is the opinion of this author, that many Pastors do not cover and teach in this area because Pastors are afraid that it will offend their congregation, which will cause a loss of tithes, volunteering and attendance.  In the scriptures, there are seven things that God hates as listed in Proverbs 6:16-19:

The question next to ask is there sins that God would group into the four greatest sins, while knowing that Jesus Christ suffered on the Cross which required Him taking on every single sin of the World, even if a person who did a sin will not ask Jesus Christ to be their Savior.

After understanding the five bullet points and the content of this topic discussed above, it is this author's opinion that the four greatest sins that a Christian can commit are:

1. Idolatry by worshipping or consulting anything that is presenting itself in place of the Holy Triune God of the Scriptures when knowing who the true God is.  In other words, worshiping a false god by participating in any communications with Satanic Forces such as:
   (a) Using Spirit Mediums
   (b) Consulting Fortune Tellers, Psychics, Sorceries, Witches and Warlocks
   (c) Conducting a Séance (also Remote Viewing)
   (d) Trying to speak any type of incantations
   (e) Using a so-called magical recipe
   (f) Putting reverence or believing in power obtained in:
        * crystals,
        * holy-water,
        * man-made shrines,
        * astrology
   (g) Any form of Necromancy.
   This is against the First and Second Commandments.  Note that this is often equated to Hebrews 6:4-8 where Christians have been falsely taught that this will cause a permanent forfeiture of Salvation, which is discussed in the lose our Salvation topic.  We cannot lose our Salvation! 
2. Specific actions against a baby, child, teenager, or mentally handicapped person.  This is someone who is protected by the Age of Accountability, but can also include those are in the twilight years in terms of age.   The actions are:
   (a) Causing them to sin and reject Jesus Christ.
   (b) Sexually molesting them.
   (c) Torturing them.
   (e) Murdering them.
   The Third Commandment informs Christians that we are Ambassador's for God and Luke 17:2 has a very terrible warning.  

   Luke 17:2

   It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.

3. Commit Murder.  This is against the Sixth and Eighth Commandment.  Note if the murder is not known by the authorities, then the murderer should get legal counsel and confess to the murder.
4. Commit Adultery in a Marriage or committed Relationship. This is against the Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Fifth and Tenth Commandments.

If you are asking why is there a point to be made with any Christian dealing with categorizing and discussing a list of four greatest sins, then the introductory and summarized answer is because:

• Two of the four greatest sins, idolatry and adultery, are universally seen and arguably rampant in society and even with Christian Believers. The unbelieving world sees sins in Christians, and it is a negative message against the true Power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that does change lives. 
• Murder is the theft of a entire life-time of experiences of the victim that will no longer happen that also included the possibility of worshipping and honoring God.  No offspring of the murdered person will occur that could have given glory to God.
• Adultery and affairs have the ability to hurt the victim, children, parents and friends for an entire lifetime.
• To hopefully bring attention to all Christians in the desire to never traffic in these four areas because God will judge us while applying Grace and Mercy, but there can be consequences and loss of Rewards in Eternity.

As noted above, there is absolutely no sin that a man can do that will cause the loss of Salvation, but there is the potential loss of Rewards in Eternity. 

As Christians, and even for those who are not Christians, Matthew 25:40 explains that the actions done to anyone are doing them against God.

Blessings Opportunity to Receive

Have you committed one of these sins then there is a wonderful opportunity to receive Blessings from God by:

• Praying and helping others that are in these types of sins to stop and understand the Forgiveness through the Blood of Jesus Christ.
• Praying and helping in counseling of those who are participating in these types of sins and also the victims.
• Making and performing restitution and reparations as applicable and acceptable, if it is possible. 
• Accepting in Faith that God has forgiven you, and that we all are loved by God, just as King David did after repenting from his actions with Bathsheba.
• Looking and walking in a greater Faith to Love and Serve God.

The Four Greatest sins are very profound sins against God, and others as explained in this topic but they are covered under the Blood of the Cross where no matter the guilt felt along with any penalties with regrets, God absolutely still loves all of us.  God saw and knew of everyone's sins at the foundation of the world.  Nothing that the Satanic Forces do against the Christian will profit the Satanic Forces in the end when the Christian accepts any Suffering and considers all things worthy for the glory of God.

Scriptural Reference Analysis in the Four Categories

Along with clicking on the links on the four areas, consider these scriptures:

Category (1): Idolatry, False Worship and Consulting Satanic Forces

King Saul is a prime example of a man who actually led a productive life as the King of Israel for a period of time, lead Israel to victories over their adversaries and then towards the end of King Saul's life consulted the Medium at Endor (1 Samuel 28:3-20) for her to talk to the dead Prophet of God named Samuel.  Later King Saul commits suicide (1 Chronicles 10:3-5) at the end of a battle which indicates the depraved spiritual condition of a life that started off with such great opportunities / possibilities. 

Category (2): Harming a Baby, child, teenager, mentally handicapped person or someone under the Age of Accountability

Category: (3) Murder and (4) Adultery, Affairs and Cheating on a Marriage and Relationships.

See the links on (3) Murder and (4) Adultery for more help and scriptural references.

Have you done one of these Types of Sins?

If you have participated in one of these types of sins, then it should mean you are contrite and want to have forgiveness, which is the first step and this author is excited that you have made this decision.  Forgiveness is absolutely obtainable and will have rewards for asking for it!  Here are the first two truths of many for you to know:

1. Jesus Christ died for all sins ever committed by everyone that has lived, is living and will live which even includes people like Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Tse-tun, Fidel Castro and Id Amin where all these men needed to spend eternity in Heaven with God was to accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.  This author is not saying they were Christians as we have no historical evidence, but the point is that option was there for them and every one of us in our lives.  There is absolutely nothing you could have done to rise to the level of destruction these men have done and we all are sinners that require the Savior Jesus Christ. 
2. All you need to do is ask Jesus Christ to forgive you for anything you have done and move forward.  The important part about every sin that we all commit, is to never quit on the attempts to stop.  In other words, if we fall back into a sin, then ask for forgiveness and stop doing it.  It is not a license to sin but to move forward to the point where it is not something to have to contend with anymore.

What To Read Next?

Our Fallen Nature Peaceful People Belief and WWII is a foreshadowing of the Tribulation Period, Worship  What is Salvation?  Is it possible to lose Salvation?  We have eternal life.  Evolution is not real.  When a Christian suffers is there benefits from it.  Rewards in heaven.  Do we Tithe?  What does the 3rd Commandment tell us?  What is Grace and Mercy?  Is there an Age of Accountability?  Is there a place of unending punishment and exile form God?