Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ with a kiss, which led to his arrest and crucifixion. He was one of Christ's twelve disciples.
Judas was drawn away from the teachings of Jesus Christ because of his own lust, and he was enticed. When he was enticed, it brought forth the sin of betrayal, which led to him going to the assembled religious leaders and asking them what they would give him for the deliverance of Jesus Christ to them.
Some suggest, as a new text is coming out concerning the Gospel of Judas, that he was chosen to set in motion the event of the Crucifixion and Resurrection by direction of Jesus Christ Himself. They falsely believe that it was the act of giving the sop, that forced him to betray Jesus.
“Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped [it]. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [it] to Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” (Joh 13:26-27 AV)
Actually, it was Satan that entered into Judas Iscariot that set the events in motion. If it had not been for Judas Iscariot's weak character of lustful desires, Satan would never have been able to take control of his body
“But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!” (Lu 22:21-22 AV)
Jesus Christ's journey was determined from the beginning. The journey of Judas was known in advance
When Judas chose to follow Jesus Christ with a heart that was not true to him, he became vulnerable to the lusts and control of the world and Satan
True Christians who walk with Jesus Christ toward the LORD GOD faithfully understand one very sad and shameful fact. It was not Judas alone, but every sinner who has ever lived that held the hammer and nailed him to a cross. And when my precious Jesus was hanging on that cross, naked and bleeding and dying for the sins of man, he had no hate in his heart! It was the greatest act of love ever displayed on this earth forever, as an innocent lamb was slain for the redemption of mine and every believer's sins.
He had been betrayed, persecuted, mocked and spit upon, and humilited before he was put to death. Yet in the end, He asked His Father to forgive those who caused his death, because they did not know what they did.
I am washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, because he loved me so much that he allowed his betrayal by Satan through the weak Judas.
I have never heard Jesus Christ being accused of hatred toward Judas. In fact, from his deep prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane to His glorious Resurrection, the amount of love for his Father and his followers that must have been flowing through his body at that moment would have excluded the emotion of hatred.
He had much bigger things to think about, than a little man with a worldly lust that was controlled by a wicked Satan. He was preparing to become the sacrifice that would forgive the sins of his believers, and redeem his blood for life eternal.
Quite frankly, Judas was a little speck in the big picture. Most true Christians understand this very fact, and reflect on their personal responsibilities during this holiest of our seasons.
It would be in Satan's best interest, if somehow he could make Judas the focus, and take away from the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
As for me and mine during this most sad and wonderful coming week, as we celebrate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem as a King, and mourn His Crucifixion, and rejoice with our complete souls, minds and hearts of his great Resurrection, we will not be thinking of the small things of Satan, but rather the great Things of the LORD GOD and His beloved son, Jesus Christ.
PRAISE BE TO GOD, HE IS RISEN!
David "Bucker" Becker
Judas was drawn away from the teachings of Jesus Christ because of his own lust, and he was enticed. When he was enticed, it brought forth the sin of betrayal, which led to him going to the assembled religious leaders and asking them what they would give him for the deliverance of Jesus Christ to them.
Some suggest, as a new text is coming out concerning the Gospel of Judas, that he was chosen to set in motion the event of the Crucifixion and Resurrection by direction of Jesus Christ Himself. They falsely believe that it was the act of giving the sop, that forced him to betray Jesus.
“Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped [it]. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [it] to Judas Iscariot, [the son] of Simon. And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.” (Joh 13:26-27 AV)
Actually, it was Satan that entered into Judas Iscariot that set the events in motion. If it had not been for Judas Iscariot's weak character of lustful desires, Satan would never have been able to take control of his body
“But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me [is] with me on the table. And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!” (Lu 22:21-22 AV)
Jesus Christ's journey was determined from the beginning. The journey of Judas was known in advance
When Judas chose to follow Jesus Christ with a heart that was not true to him, he became vulnerable to the lusts and control of the world and Satan
True Christians who walk with Jesus Christ toward the LORD GOD faithfully understand one very sad and shameful fact. It was not Judas alone, but every sinner who has ever lived that held the hammer and nailed him to a cross. And when my precious Jesus was hanging on that cross, naked and bleeding and dying for the sins of man, he had no hate in his heart! It was the greatest act of love ever displayed on this earth forever, as an innocent lamb was slain for the redemption of mine and every believer's sins.
He had been betrayed, persecuted, mocked and spit upon, and humilited before he was put to death. Yet in the end, He asked His Father to forgive those who caused his death, because they did not know what they did.
I am washed in the blood of Jesus Christ, because he loved me so much that he allowed his betrayal by Satan through the weak Judas.
I have never heard Jesus Christ being accused of hatred toward Judas. In fact, from his deep prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane to His glorious Resurrection, the amount of love for his Father and his followers that must have been flowing through his body at that moment would have excluded the emotion of hatred.
He had much bigger things to think about, than a little man with a worldly lust that was controlled by a wicked Satan. He was preparing to become the sacrifice that would forgive the sins of his believers, and redeem his blood for life eternal.
Quite frankly, Judas was a little speck in the big picture. Most true Christians understand this very fact, and reflect on their personal responsibilities during this holiest of our seasons.
It would be in Satan's best interest, if somehow he could make Judas the focus, and take away from the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
As for me and mine during this most sad and wonderful coming week, as we celebrate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem as a King, and mourn His Crucifixion, and rejoice with our complete souls, minds and hearts of his great Resurrection, we will not be thinking of the small things of Satan, but rather the great Things of the LORD GOD and His beloved son, Jesus Christ.
PRAISE BE TO GOD, HE IS RISEN!
David "Bucker" Becker
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Amen! Praise be to Jesus! We serve a Living Savior!
On our website, we deal with this subject of Judas. NG is promoting this "Gospel of Judas" as an "alternative view" but one cannot base something as truth simply because it is old. The reason why the Gnostic Gospels were NOT considered Canon is because they do not coincide with the Hebrew Prophecies concerning Messiah. We must line up all things with Scripture. Since the Gnostic passages DO NOT line up with the Hebrew Scriptures, they are considered false. It was prophesied in the Old Testament Scriptures that Judas would, of his own free will, betray the Messiah. Our article on this subject is found here: Gospel of Judas Not Truth
August 14 there was a dateline special with a blasphemer.His name is Carlton Pearson and it only promoted his fall.We are not to judge only Jesus is the only way to heaven.
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