"Now Judas returned the silver, but did he ask for forgiveness or did his pride fail him? If he came right with the Lord, why did he commit suicide?"
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that statement in (Matt. 27: 3) is not clear
when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself,
I can only think he was rack with so much Guilt and pain for what he caused he could not face Jesus nor live with him self!
I would say in that state of mind his reasoning was greatly impaired!
It seems Judas was a tool for Satin to use!
There is no more information given how Judas got from step A to step B?
We only have a vague knowledge of the ending?
In the scripture we are all warn
24 For there shall arise false Christs,
and false prophets,
and shall shew great signs and wonders;
insomuch that, if it were possible,
they shall deceive the very elect.
they shall deceive the very elect.
Judas was part of the elect and the reason I bring this up is that not to fall prey to the opposition one must Keep the Lord Commandments!
Its been a long time but I beleive somewhere in the scripture Judas allowed doubt take root and canker his soul!
For he preceived he was being slighted!
IMHO, when Scripture doesn't speak more to a particular issue, then perhaps our attention is misdirected from a more important issue being revealed in Scripture.
Accordingly, I tend to believe Judas' status is between him and Christ and will be resolved at the bema seat or the Great White Throne Judgment.
If Judas was saved, then he may have slipped into the sin unto death, wherein he served no more useful purpose prior to his first death here on earth. If he remained condemned from birth, then it's a moot point and he'll suffer the Great White Throne Judgment.
I don't find any redemption through Judas.
they shall deceive the very elect.
Come on Resty, read the entire passage, slowly. "if it were possible" The point is it ain't possible, but if it were.....
