Bible Question:
My question concerns the loss of salvation. I've asked some of my believer friends and have now become aware that this topic can be a hot one. So, here it goes. My specific example, which I draw my question from, refers to Judas who hanged himself after his betrayal of Jesus. When Jesus chose the twelve apostles, he knew them as only their creator could. Yet he chose Judas anyway and gave him the same privileges as the others despite knowing he would be betrayed by this man. This man received salvation just as the others did. He knew Jesus, saw his miracles, heard his teachings and walked with him everyday. And since he hung himself after betraying Jesus, he knew what he did and couldn't live with himself or face the others. Now, did Jesus forgive Judas? Did Judas lose his salvation? On a more general note, can your average struggling believer lose his or her salvation? |
Bible Answer: Mary, Judas was not a believer as stated in John 6:64 "Yet there are some of you who do not believe." For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray him. 65He went on to say, "This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled him." This is what Peter said about the matter in Acts 1:24-25 Then they prayed, "Lord, you know everyone's heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen 25to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs." This scripture may answer your more general question concerning salvation. Matthew 13:20-21 20The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. 21But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. |
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