Subject: Judas went to hell? |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray! You have made some excellent points here! My take is that Scripture doesn't definitively tell us where Judas went (Heaven or Hell), but it does give some pretty strong clues. 1) He was filled by Satan. 2) He betrayed Christ. 3) He killed himself. 4) Further, there is evidence that he did not repent. (Throwing the money into the Holy of Holies was an arrogant and spiteful act, not one of contrition.) You refered to John 18:9, but that verse must also be read in conjuction with John 17:12, "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." This verse marks Judas as one who is lost! Either way, I fully believe that God would have and could have forgiven Judas, if he did truly repent. After all, look at the example of Peter. What he did was almost as bad as Judas' actions. Yet, Christ forgave him. I'm glad that our Savior is merciful! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |