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We see Judas used a lot in debates to show various plot lines.
One is we can lose our salvation because Judas was obviously “saved” and then rejected Christ. Yet Peter and the other Disciples ran on first contact with the enemy thus also betraying Jesus Christ. Therefore there were at least 12 deniers or those who took flight from the Messiah the night Jesus was arrested. Peter we are shown at least took up the sword and tried defending Christ. But later see that passion melt when he denied our Lord three times.
Yet Judas plotted with enemies to hand over Jesus. He then later regrets this decision and even through tears cannot believe Christ would forgive him and then kills himself.
Did Judas really believe the Kingdom of God was at hand? Meaning the Kingdom Christ preached or did he believe in the Kingdom the Jewish authorities believed in, a political kingdom where Rome was defeated and the throne of David established again in Jerusalem? And when Judas realizes this kingdom would not materialize in his day, he handed over Christ Jesus.
The aforementioned is important in how we answer the survey.
One is we can lose our salvation because Judas was obviously “saved” and then rejected Christ. Yet Peter and the other Disciples ran on first contact with the enemy thus also betraying Jesus Christ. Therefore there were at least 12 deniers or those who took flight from the Messiah the night Jesus was arrested. Peter we are shown at least took up the sword and tried defending Christ. But later see that passion melt when he denied our Lord three times.
Yet Judas plotted with enemies to hand over Jesus. He then later regrets this decision and even through tears cannot believe Christ would forgive him and then kills himself.
Did Judas really believe the Kingdom of God was at hand? Meaning the Kingdom Christ preached or did he believe in the Kingdom the Jewish authorities believed in, a political kingdom where Rome was defeated and the throne of David established again in Jerusalem? And when Judas realizes this kingdom would not materialize in his day, he handed over Christ Jesus.
The aforementioned is important in how we answer the survey.