Do you think that Jesus' fate was inevitable regardless of what went in his favor since God put these things in motion from the begging of time?
2007-09-28 04:24:15 · 17 answers · asked by sunscour 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Judas' motives were more then just money, it was "the hate of saten" that was the true motivator.
"Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, 'What you do, do quickly'."
John 13:26-27
The fate of Christ was always known.
2007-09-28 04:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've wondered about that, myself.
I don't think Judas really expected Jesus to allow Himself to be taken. I think he figured that Jesus would have to declare Himself, ascend the throne, and restore Israel, the way they expect a "messiah" to do.
He didn't understand...God is not interested in a physical, earthly kingdom. Some folks still don't get it, even though Jesus came right out and told Pilate that His Kingdom is not of this world.
You are right, of course...God put the whole thing in motion, with a beginning, a middle, and an end. The fate of the world is also inevitable.
Fasten your seatbelts, kiddies...it's gonna be a bumpy ride!! But don't let it scare you...we're almost HOME!!!!!
2007-09-28 11:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's possible that Judas was like those recorded in John 6, the ones who wanted to force Jesus into being king. You see, many Jews believed that Jesus came for this:
2 . . . . the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn, (Isaiah 61)
But he didn't. Not this time.
(Compare Isaiah 61: 1-2 to Luke 4:16 - 21)
But Jesus did not come for that 'Day of Vengeance'. That wouldn't happen until the Second Coming.
So I think it's possible that Judas thought he would force Jesus to take control over the Romans and rule the world.
2007-09-28 11:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus came to this earth to live but most importantly to die as all men must die. I think Jesus was in Jerusalem during that passover (against his disciples "better" Judgment) for the purpose of completing his work as the sacrificial lamb.
I think they would have found Jesus anyway even with out Judas. He was not a necessary part of Gods plan of salvation. His betrayal of Jesus was not what doomed Judas, It was his refusal to accept forgiveness as Peter did when he betrayed Jesus.
Had Judas done what Peter did, we might have know him today as one to the great apostles right along side of Peter, John, and Paul.
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2007-09-28 11:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by Twoeyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a hypothesis that suggests that Judas was motivated by the thought that Jesus would be the leader of a violent revolt against the Roman authority and then became disheartened and turned Jesus over to the Septuagint (the Jewish authorities) when it was revealed not to be true.
2007-09-28 11:31:11 · answer #5 · answered by James M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
God had already made the plan of salvation...and Jesus knew of and foretold His pain and suffering for the sins of the world, so that would mean that it was meant to happen that way regardless of what Judas said or did.
2007-09-28 14:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by Linda M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often wondered if he was like so many of his time thinking Jesus came to earth to set up an earthly kingdom right away. If so, perhaps he thought he was forcing Jesus' hand into doing that. That's just speculation.
But, Jesus' fate, His purpose, in fact, in coming to earth in human form was certainly inevitable so that mankind could be redeemed.
2007-09-28 11:31:01 · answer #7 · answered by Joyful Noise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judas was overcome with greed and desired the money offered to him in return for the betrayal of Jesus. This was in God's plan all along. If the events had not taken place exactly the way they did, we wouldn't have access to the kingdom today. I have come to learn to thank God for my enemies. I'm thankful for all of the people in my life that have lied on me, lied to me, hurt me, and deceived me in many ways. Had these things not happened in my life, I wouldn't be the strong woman of God that I am today.
2007-09-28 11:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by edcw0214 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it was inevitable. Judas was just used as a catalyst for events to take place.
2007-09-28 11:27:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I believe he tried to force Jesus' hand so that the Zealots could proclaim Him King. He figured Jesus would have to prove himself if He was dragged before the Sanhedrin. He didn't realize that Christ planned on letting himself be crucified.
2007-09-28 11:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋