Judas

 

Last night in response to Jim's question if Judas was forgiven or even saved there was a woman who repeatedly said "NO!" Paul Franks allowed Judas may have been but the woman was certain Judas was in hell and dare I think she sounded happy about that.

 

While it is a question only God can answer I find folk's attitude interesting, especially for a loving people. Based on Jim's comments concerning avoiding "being of the world" it will be interesting to see how Al convinces his "audience" to be more evangelistic.

 

Did hanging himself prove Judas' remorse at what he had done? I don't believe Judas had any idea that Jesus would be killed. Could he have been trying to force Jesus to take the throne of Israel? Is God merciful only to those who do not need mercy?

 

There is a Gnostic Gospel "Gospel of Judas" that suggests he was Jesus' favorite disciple and the only one Jesus could actually trust.  On the other hand some believe Judas was a fictional character from a collection of myths and short stories.

 

James says: "Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions" and I don't need Satan's help and neither did Judas.. 

 

Oh well, as we know the bible is best studied in isolation.

 

 

John Jenkins
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