Judas?... the betrayer of Jesus?

Question

what are you thoughts on him?... was he saved?

Answer 1

I have no clue who Judas is. Was he one of those damn holy rollers that would humiliate God?

Answer 2

The Bible clearly indicates that Judas was not saved. Jesus Himself said of Judas, “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). John 17:12 also says concerning Judas, “While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.” At one time, though, Judas believed that Jesus was a prophet, or possibly even believed He was the Messiah. Jesus sent the disciples out to proclaim the Gospel and perform miracles (Luke 9:1-6). Judas was included in this group. Judas had faith, but it was not a true faith, or at best it was a very shallow faith. Judas was never “saved” but for a time he was a follower of Christ.

Answer 3

Many people have been looking at the bible and passages with Judas and Jesus together. The way they interact seems to hint that Judas didn't "betray" Jesus, but that he was the trusted apostle that had to turn him in in order to start Jesus's sacrifice. Without him Jesus never would have been crucified and therefore could not have saved mankind, so many think that it was his role as an apostle not betrayal.

Answer 4

Matthew 27:3 says Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.

Notice it doesn't say he repented but that he was remorseful. He was sorry the deal went sour, in a way. I do not believe that he was saved.

Answer 5

In reality he had a careful role to play. Jesus had to be betrayed in order for the covenant to be sealed between humanity and the Hebrew god. Without the betrayal this event wouldn't have taken place. The newly translated gospel of Judas suggests that he was charged by Jesus to do it. Judas deeply loved Jesus and didn't want to let harm come to him, but he followed his orders. In a way, he made the greater sacrifice. It's one thing to offer yourself up for the sake of others, but to offer someone you love very dearly for the sake of others is so much harder to imagine.

But I'm an Atheist, what do I know?

Answer 6

I've always had mixed feelings in regard to Judas. Seems to me he was fulfilling his pre-destined role - if you believe the story - and if that is true, should he be cast as such a heinous villain?

I am very interested in reading the Gospel of Judas to read the different viewpoint.

Answer 7

The word of Jesus say it would have been better for him if he had never been born.. Sounds like it was betrayal to me and not a mission Jesus sent him on as is taught in some novel... Jim

Answer 8

I think he was a saved man who committed a prophisied sin. I wish he hadn't hung himself, because Jesus was going to die for him, and would've cleansed him of his sinfulness.

I feel badly for him because he saw no hope, even when hope was staring him in the face. I don't know whether or not he's in heaven.

I guess that he believed that Jesus was the Messiah, but even Satan knew that. I think he had to believe that Jesus would take away the sins of the world, including his. I still don't know whether he's in heaven; I'm just thinking out-loud.

Answer 9

Read the Gospel of Judas.

Answer 10

No he was not. Jesus said of Judas "I would be better for him if he were never born."