Christian question..Do you think that Judas really betrayed Jesus or?

Question

so you think that he as doing the will of Jesus and did as he was told to?

I have heard a few other versions from the conventional one and I am curious what Christians think about this? Do you think Judas a traitor or doing the will of Jesus?

I cant read my Bible i am not a Christian. I am Pagan that is why I am asking you Christians this. I do not know. My Bible would not answer this. Care to try another answer?

I have also not voted up or down on anyone yet so these votes are all from you all so far.

Some experts have said that Jesus PICKED his betrayer because he knew that this was the only way to bring what he referred to as the Kingdom of God to them. He picked Judas. This is what some are saying I am watching a show on it now on the history channel.

RITA - I CANT READ IT, I AM NOT CHRISTIAN and do not own a Christian Bible.

WonderWoman - YOUR answer makes sense from a Christian view of all of them so far. thanks.

Everyone gets a thumb up for answering. thumbing down spreads negativity and this is the Holidays and there is no reason for that.

CD no I'm not 12 and its called educating yourself something you must not be familiar with! It show's I have an open mind and you do not.

oh and CD - just because I am Pagan, shows your real intellect, MOST PAGANS DO BELIEVE IN YOUR GOD, they just believe in more than just your god. So I am educating myself about your faith, why do you not try to do the same about Pagans and learn something new!

Answer 1

I think he was doing as Jesus asked. When Jesus announced someone would betray him and then told Judas do what he must do he was telling him to do that. He knew he had to be turned in and would rather it be done by someone he trusted. No wonder Judas would kill himself then.

Of course I am not Christian but I do believe that some of the events in the bible happened - even if they weren't from God but natural and man-made. I just like to look at things from different viewpoints is all and feel the gnostic texts have to be considered as well.

Answer 2

Well I think both cases are true he was a traitor and he was doing God's will. Christ told him to go and do what must be done.
Now I don't believe this is schizophrenic. I believe God can see the end or consequence of things before the events play out.
God can see the outcome before the deed occurs. This is a scriptural concept. This is a difficult understanding, however if God is the beginning and end and is every where in space and time at the same time I guess this can make sense.
I don't believe being a good Christian means demeaning other faiths. Having faith and seeking truth is the highest form of being human. I believe my path is right or I would not be on it. I respect your right to be on your path to wisdom as well.
Sharing truth and wisdom should be every humans goal.
I'm sorry for the attitudes of some of the Christians responding to your questions. Before they point out the perceived mote in your eye they should first remove the log from their own to paraphrase Christ.

Answer 3

First let me say that I believe the Bible is fictional. I am Atheist. It is however, conceivable that some of the stories have some validity to them in their rawest forms.

There has recently been discovered an ancient text titled "Gospel of Judas." This gospel was in terrible condition. Amazingly, they were able to restore it to 85%. The text tells a very different story of the relationship between Judas and Jesus. Of course, none of the other disciples would know this version.

The story goes that Jesus approached Judas in secret and asked him to betray him. He knew he had to die. To ensure this, he asked for Judas' help. Judas loved Jesus and did not want to do it. But, Jesus convinced him finally.

The History Channel aired a program about the discovery, restoration, dating, and translation of the Gospel several months ago. When the program aired, I believe it was called "The Gospel According to Judas."

Answer 4

I'm certain that it would have been inevitable. It wasn't the Romans who wanted to kill Jesus. It was the Jews; his own people. There were other attempts to take Jesus into custody, but failed because the time wasn't right. The Jews just used Roman law in order to secure the death penalty. As a god, Jesus knew the heart of Judas. If Jesus was trying to hide, he wouldn't have chosen Judas as an apostle. When the time was right, he declared the intent of Judas and sent him off to do his deed. He didn't hide and didn't try to escape or defend himself. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. As a Christian, I don't condemn Judas for what he did. I accept that what he did was just part of the process. I don't feel cheated that Jesus was crucified. I rejoice that he willingly gave his life for mine. I'm not sad that he died, because I that know that my redeemer lives. I'm glad that you admit that he died for my sins. You'll feel better knowing that he died for yours too.

Answer 5

One way or the other, it was a set up. Jesus knew the plan, and somebody had to turn him in.

Judas wanted a Military Messiah. That's clear both from hints in the Gospels and from the epithet "Iscariot," which comes from the Latin "Siccarius" or "Daggerman," a common term for Asassins. And assassination was a primary tactic for Judaean Zealots.

So Judas was the natural choice. Whether he did it on orders, or in an attempt to force Jesus' hand, I don't think he expected it to go down the way it did.

I always have this picture of Judas nudging others in the crowd and saying, "Boy they're in trouble now! Just you wait and see what He does."

Answer 6

I think judas felt that Jesus was causing conflict in the world and that something had to be done about him, albeit without knowing that Jesus was to be crucified.

The reason he dropped the Gold was because he realised he had been manipulated.

I don't think a devout follower of Jesus would so willingly betray him for his own Greed.

Answer 7

Everything and everyone is purposed for the glory of God. Judas did the will of God when moved by the spirit of God and I'm sure he thought he was doing the right thing, as is the case even today, everyone thinks what they do is right otherwise they probably wouldn't do it.

Answer 8

Both because without the betrayal he wouldn't be crucified for us. So the next time someone betrays you know this Jesus is in control and it will work towards your victory instead of your down fall. Humans betray and God knew that because satan is there to make sure someone answers his call but Christ uses it to his advantage because he is in control.

Smooches

WonderWoman

Answer 9

If Judas hadn't betrayed Christ, would he have died on the cross? I always thought it was all part of gods plan....so in a way he betrayed him but he was fulfilling Old testament scripture.....

Your observation begs this question:

Did Judas go to hell or heaven?

Good question! Star for you!

Answer 10

Traitor!

Luke 6:16 Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.