Pastor's Corner
June 2026
The Sin of Unbelief
Matthew 12:31
“Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.”
Matthew 12:31 has troubled many Christians who have wondered whether they may have committed the sin described here as the “unforgivable sin.” What the spirit of God describes here as unforgivable is to speak against the Holy Ghost (vs 32). Note here the sin is something spoken. Mark 3:29-30 clears this up. It is parallel with Matt.12:31. Mark 3:30 indicated what was spoken; “He hath an unclean spirit.” That they said it about Jesus. It is clear they were accusing him of something false, but more than that they were denying who he was. The unforgivable sin, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, is speaking against Christ. When they said, “He hath an unclean spirit,” it was a denial of who he was, the Son of God, and the power by which he performed the w orks of God. Believers cannot commit this sin. (see 1 Cor.12:3).
Teresa and I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Jeff
Our Pastor, Jeff Massey
Reverend Jeff Massey was licensed to preach at Cole's Cove Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Weaverville, NC on July 1, 2001. He preached for local pastors and helped in revivals. He also interim pastored for churches without pastors in Madison and Buncombe counties. He also conducted outside services at Lake Louise every Saturday evening for two summers. Rev Massey participated in radio broadcasts at Marshall's WHBK radio with other preachers from Cole's Cove Baptist Church.
On March 5, 2006, Reverend Massey was called to Stoney Fork Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Candler, NC, where he preached for two months. He was ordained on May 7, 2006 at Cole's Cove Independent Missionary Baptist Church and became the pastor of Stoney Fork Independent Missionary Baptist Church, where he is at the present time.
