Is Suicide the Unforgivable Sin?

John 3:18 “He who believes in [Jesus] is not condemned [they have been forgiven and given the righteousness of Christ]; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (bracketed information added)

While suicide is a sin, It is NOT the unforgivable sin. (There is only one unforgivable sin and it is rejecting Jesus. Read: What is the unpardonable (unforgivable) sin? What if I commit it?) Suicide is the taking of human life. It is a self-inflicted murder. However, just like any sin, it also has been paid for by Jesus. Jesus died to pay for ALL sins. And for those who belong to Him, all their sins are forgiven.

Therefore, if you are missing a friend, relative, or loved one who had been redeemed and regenerated by Jesus but committed suicide, their sin did not condemn them.

Every one of the believer’s sins were paid for by Jesus on the cross. When Jesus saved the person, the person received God’s forgiveness for every sin (past, present, and future), including the final sin of suicide. Jesus has promised that He has prepared a place for those who belong to Him and that He will come to receive them unto Himself (John 14:1-4). This was not a conditional promise. Jesus promised that no one can take one of His own out of His hand (John 10:28). That means that no sin a redeemed person commits will cause them to lose their eternal salvation. No one who belongs to Jesus will ever perish.

For a person who does not belong to Jesus and commits suicide, they face the consequences of dying in unforgiven sin. God will judge them accordingly. While God can forgive all sins, He cannot overlook any sin. All sin must be paid for. And if someone dies in their sin, they are already condemned.

Is SUICIDE an Unforgivable Sin?

Is suicide an unforgivable sin? Where is comfort in such a tragedy? God's Word offers ways to cope when a loved one has taken their own life.

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[Brother James]

I'm not so sure that a true believer truly can commit suicide. I wanted to commit suicide a few times in my life, it makes me tear up just thinking about it. I knew I was about to meet Jesus face to face, I knew Jesus was real, very real. Before I headed out the door to do this dreadful thing the last time, I prayed that God/Jesus would help me one last time. I even posted a prayer on this website but God/Jesus still had plans for me. I was in torturous pains that I couldn't take, no, not one more dreadful day! Something always happened to stop me from ending my life but the last time I wanted to end it all I opened up the Bible one last time to see if God would say something, anything that would help me and this makes me tear up as well, the only thing I read was take no thought for your life. You were there Linda and you have seen my quest to bless others to stop thinking about their lives. To me, for me it was or turned out to be one of the easiest things that I have ever done since I wanted to end my life as it was, so I truly ended my life that day by not thinking about it. When I actually did that might actually be the moment that I truly became saved as I'm no longer living for myself. Jesus returned in my life in such a wonderful way that day that He caused every single pain to leave me, even my heartache left. Thank You, Praise You Lord Jesus for Saving me that day and blessing me to stop living for myself and turn me around to live for You! Glory to You Lord Jesus! I still had questions before that day, I wondered if God/Jesus really always heard me, I wondered if I was truly saved but now I know and I know for sure that Jesus saved me!

I love you dear sweet sister! Thank you for sharing your beliefs but I'm just not so sure that a real, true believer can commit suicide although I have heard others that I respected share and preach on this but Jesus did not let me do it and I believe that Jesus can stop another brother or sister just as He stopped me.

I read the other post about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit as well but I believe that has to do with believing that the power that Jesus had to heal, the power that Jesus had to cast out devils was of the devil, believing and speaking that is unforgivable. I just don't believe that saying a prayer saves us, I believe opening up the Bible, the Word of God, Jesus and doing what He instructs us is what saves us and I believe God/Jesus is in control of that

 

[Cheryl "The Earthly Angel"]

I believe "God The Father", "God The Son" and "God The Holy Spirit" is a LOVING and FORGIVING God. If someone does commit Suicide, I believe God will greet this soul with open arms after their death. In my heart and in my teachings beliefs Our Lord, is a FORGIVING GOD. "God's love for us is so strong. When someone is mentally off, depressed, etc.....they are not thinking clearing. They could have strong faith, but illness can be overwhelming. Depression brings you into such dark place....it physical hurts so bad. God is not going to kick aside one of his children because they were different and suffering. He will touch them and their families with love, hope, and peace.
In Matt, 11:28-30, Jesus says “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. Jesus is not talking about physical labor and bodily rest in these verses but rather spiritual struggles and upheavals, and is thus saying that if we lay all our burdens upon Him we will most certainly find the rest we so desperately need. This is a most awesome promise that all of us should take to heart at all times

Yes, Our Loving Lord Forgives! He forgives those that commit suicide, and all sins. Only God can judge.....we can pray for those that need God's Love.

Let us pray for those suffering with deeply trouble thoughts and having a hard time dealing with daily life.

 

[Steven Bobb]

I believe "God The Father", "God The Son" and "God The Holy Spirit" is a LOVING and FORGIVING God. If someone does commit Suicide, I believe God will greet this soul with open arms after their death. In my heart and in my teachings beliefs Our Lord, is a FORGIVING GOD. "God's love for us is so strong. When someone is mentally off, depressed, etc.....they are not thinking clearing. They could have strong faith, but illness can be overwhelming. Depression brings you into such dark place....it physical hurts so bad. God is not going to kick aside one of his children because they were different and suffering. He will touch them and their families with love, hope, and peace.
In Matt, 11:28-30, Jesus says “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light”. Jesus is not talking about physical labor and bodily rest in these verses but rather spiritual struggles and upheavals, and is thus saying that if we lay all our burdens upon Him we will most certainly find the rest we so desperately need. This is a most awesome promise that all of us should take to heart at all times

Yes, Our Loving Lord Forgives! He forgives those that commit suicide, and all sins. Only God can judge.....we can pray for those that need God's Love.

Let us pray for those suffering with deeply trouble thoughts and having a hard time dealing with daily life.

He won't forgive an UNSAVED person who does it.It WILL be counted amongst their sins.

 

[The Encourager]

I'm not so sure that a true believer truly can commit suicide.

Brother James, there are men and women who are Christians that are sick mentally or physically. They may believe the lies of the devil. They hear voices in their heads. They will not take their meds. And Satan convinces them to take their lives. They are not strong. They need help. That is one of the reasons you, myself, and so many others are on this prayer site (to pray for them).

God had a work for you to do for Him. It was not your time. I am so grateful to God that it was not your time. You have a great work to do for God. Continue to search the Scriptures for truth. God is truth.

 

[alijahspal]

According to Matthew 10 : 28, you are not capable of killing your own soul, only God can.

 

[The Encourager]

Don't be afraid, for I am with You. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand--Isaiah 41:10.

 

[Brother James]

Brother James, there are men and women who are Christians that are sick mentally or physically. They may believe the lies of the devil. They hear voices in their heads. They will not take their meds. And Satan convinces them to take their lives. They are not strong. They need help. That is one of the reasons you, myself, and so many others are on this prayer site (to pray for them).

God had a work for you to do for Him. It was not your time. I am so grateful to God that it was not your time. You have a great work to do for God. Continue to search the Scriptures for truth. God is truth.

I'm not saying that you are wrong, I'm just not so sure that a true believer can commit suicide. I've seen others that tried to commit suicide share what happened to them as well. I used to believe that, I'm just not 100% sure of that now. I'm not 100% sure that I was saved when I wanted to end it all. Salvation is something that belongs to God the Father and Jesus only really saves those that the Father gave to Him. We share Jesus with others but without Christ giving us eyes to see and ears to hear, how can we believe?

 

[The Encourager]

I'm not saying that you are wrong, I'm just not so sure that a true believer can commit suicide. I've seen others that tried to commit suicide share what happened to them as well. I used to believe that, I'm just not 100% sure of that now. I'm not 100% sure that I was saved when I wanted to end it all. Salvation is something that belongs to God the Father and Jesus only really saves those that the Father gave to Him. We share Jesus with others but without Christ giving us eyes to see and ears to hear, how can we believe?

I understand where you are coming from. I thought the same until I became a Youth Minister.

 

[Hicks]

Yes, I am praying for those who suffer untold pain down deep in their soul. Those who lost their jobs and cannot find one. Those who divorce and their wife went away with someone else and now the children are left all alone. There are so many reasons in life to kill oneself. I am fasting and praying daily for them. May Jesus save them, help them and guide their steps towards heaven. If you really love the Lord, there is not reason to kill yourself. He gave you life and He will take it when He wants to. I am so glad to know that those who are in His hands, no fear, no worry, not even the prospect of death will do us part from the love of God. Thanks for the awareness of suicide. Lost of people have no optiong but doing just that. I am asking the Lord to be with them right now. Heal them o Lord I pray. Send peace to them and bless their life. Amen