46. How could John say that we should not
pray for the sin unto death, who himself in the Apocalypse wrote the
message to the angel of the Church of Pergamos? “Thou hast
there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to put a
stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed
unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them
that hold the doctrines of the Nicolaitans. Repent likewise, or
else I will come to thee quickly.” Rev. ii. 14, 15, 16. Do you see that the same God Who
requires repentance promises forgiveness? And then He says:
“He that hath ears let him hear what the Spirit saith to the
churches: To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden
manna.” Rev. ii. 17.