We must now consider in particular blasphemy against the Holy Ghost: under which head there are four points of inquiry:

A[1] Whether blasphemy or the sin against the Holy Ghost is the same as the sin committed through certain malice?

A[2] Of the species of this sin;

A[3] Whether it can be forgiven?

A[4] Whether it is possible to begin by sinning against the Holy Ghost before committing other sins?