Subject: Judas went to hell? |
Bible Note: Dear Nolan, I merely asked a question regarding the "sons" of perdition because I always thought that satan was the only one who has been judged in the whole Bible. Even the angels who left their first estate have not been judged but await judgement bound by chains in darkness. Perdition in The American Heritage Dictionary is defined as 1a.)the loss of the soul; eternal damnation. b.) Hell 2.) Utter ruin. Yes, Kalos and yourself have provided a great deal of scripture which can imply Judas as having gone to hell, but the fact remains that the scripture does not clearly and plainly state, "Judas went to hell." I believe what stjones has said to be correct in the regard of John 17:12 is referring to Judas' condition and not fate. I also believe that there is an immense amount of great detail that is overlooked regarding Judas. I must be honest with you, I have been thinking about the response you have given me for that last couple of days. Praying and meditating and reading for what to say to you regarding how you have made me feel. I have learned from reading what you write on this forum, not always agreeing but respecting your belief and the side you decide to take. I am a little put off by your statement to me though, you said, "Now I have responded, and now I have seen fit to refute this utter nonsense." and, "The reason that I did not respond more quickly to this NONSENSE........", I feel no matter what I say you have found your belief to be the only true one before I can even say a word. If this is true than that is ok! But please don't say that my question is nonsense which implies that no matter what I have to say further will also be nonsense. I believe God is all merciful to anyone who confesses(Prov 28:13) and Judas repented in Matt 27. I am puzzled how so many people feel that they know the true intent of Judas' heart? How can we be sure that Judas didn't think that Jesus would convince those giving the trial that He(Jesus) was indeed the the Messiah, Judas was by no means ignorant, but is made out to be satan himself. Would satan have given back the 30 pieces of silver? Bless you, Love Fountain |