the roles in the Bible i.e. Judas were in the end honored by God or sent to hell for their actions....denying God
2006-10-30 13:36:40 · 12 answers · asked by music man 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
What if there was no Judas? Would there be no crucifixion? What if there was no philistines, would there be no crucifixion?
I don't believe in the crucifixion, but I think bad and good are pretty subjective adjectives. I would not trust another person to make that call. If the bible were true, I would say that only god would know why those people did what they did, and whether or not they were sent to earth to fulfill those things.
2006-10-30 13:40:18 · answer #1 · answered by the guru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People, which people? Judas - how would he be honored by God? Why would he be? No, I don't think Judas was honored by God. I know that Jesus didn't approve of him, and this is not a good thing, I think it's safe to say he's in hell because of his choices, to turn Jesus in.
Who else you're talking about I have no idea.
2006-10-30 21:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These people didn't "play roles." These were real people who acted as they did, and REACTED as they did.
Judas's ONLY MISTAKE was NOT ASKING GOD FOR FORGIVENESS, which he would have received.
Y'shua (Jesus) had said, "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born."
Y'shua knew beforehand who would betray him. And he also knew that Judas would feel such tremendous guilt that he would never BELIEVE he could be forgiven, Thus he did not approach God for forgiveness to receive it. He DID confess his sins when he threw the money down - but he only confessed his sins to sinful men - not to God himself. This, indeed, is one of the most tragic accounts in the bible.
Judas had been deceitful in his handling of the treasury, stealing from it. He was already carrying guilt for this - and having this "secret" from the LORD gave him no reason to believe he had a close and intimate relationship with the LORD. Thus he felt UNWORTHY of God's forgiveness despite the fact that Y'shua had clearly shown his mercy, love and compassion on even the worst of sinners who had repented and acknowledged his Lordship.
God didn't WANT to condemn Judas to hell, but God has his law, his conditions - and they must be met. He is no respecter of persons, whether for a good end or a tragic one. He changes not.
God bless you - this is a very thought-provoking question.
2006-10-30 22:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Shalom Yerushalayim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi:
I think I understand where you are coming from.
We know that throughout the history of man God has used people to bring about his purposes in grace. The question that some pose "is it fair that people such as Judas be lost?"
Judas made a choice, he kissed the door of heaven and is lost forever. There are many others, such as the Pharough of Eypt, who hardened their hearts against God and as such they are lost forever. There are scriptures which tells us that Judas was lost, beginning in John 17 when Jesus in prayer to his father refers to losing one, "the son of perdition". In the Acts 1 Peter refers to the Old Testament scriptures regarding Judas "let his habitation be desolate..." Acts 1:20. I do not believe that there is anything in the scriptures which would show us otherwise.
I find at times these thoughts mind-boggling. If God knows why does he allow it to happen? is the human question. However, as a human I have no right to question God as to his will. As a human I am commanded to repent and believe. For those who make the choice to refuse God, they remain condemned already " because they have not believed" (John 3;18)
2006-10-30 21:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by perrin556 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that if Judas had asked for forgiveness, instead of committing suicide he would have had. Maybe he did, before he died.
It was more than a role I think, not acted but actions that He carried out.
I think God would honor the repentence.
2006-10-30 21:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by 2ndchhapteracts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by "played" the roles in the Bible. Do you believe that stuff happened? Just curious, no criticism here.
Good question. I don't even think I can answer that...I mean God knew they were going to do that and Peter died a martyer...so I think he went to heaven. But Judas....I mean maybe he asked God for forgiveness...if they hadn't betrayed God - he might not have been crucified....or it would have been by someone else's hand anyway, so I think they were all a part of the plan and God forgave them... But I guess we won't know....til we get to Heaven.
2006-10-30 21:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mekayla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be patient when you read the bible. All the answers are there. But if you want to learn them, you've got to do the work yourself.
Personally, when I read the gospels, Jesus is consistently all inclusive with his love. If in his death all are forgiven of sin, that would certainly include Judas and whoever else we might find dubious...
Everyone in the bible is clearly honored by virtue of appearing in the Bible. We know their names some thousand years later. What other honor have we mortals to discuss?
2006-10-30 22:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by Erik H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The scripture says that Jesus went into the pit of Hell and preached the good news to those who were there, and set the captives free. He then the key to life and death back with him when He ascended. I do not know if Judas was among those in that group at that time though.
2006-10-30 21:45:34 · answer #8 · answered by lifeisgood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The good ones went to Heaven adn the bad ones went to Hell.
2006-10-30 21:41:50 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judas betrayed Jesus and then killed himself, what do you think???
2006-10-30 21:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋