Douglas Summers
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I would like to examine some scriptures that involve Judas Iscariot, to see if we can learn from his mistakes, and avoid falling away from Christ, as we see the Day of the Lord approaching.
Here are some things to consider if you do not know the Truth.
The Apostle Judas ( Iscariot )
Good Morning! This is the day that the Lord has made.
Judas Iscariot should be stated "Judas of Kerioth." Kerioth was a small town a few miles south of Hebron. He was the only one of the Twelve Apostles who was not a Galilean, but a Judean. His father's name was Simon.
Perhaps the most significant thing that can be said of Judas Iscariot, was, that, in feeling sorrow for his crime of betrayal, he did not seek to atone for his sin to the One (Jesus) whom he had wronged, but , rather, went to his accomplices in crime (the priests) and there sought to set himself aright. Because those whom he had served in his selfishness failed him at the end (the priests), he went out and hanged himself.
The apostle Matthias assumed Judas' apostolic position after Judas' suicide by the Apostles drawing of straws. But it is Christ who picks his apostles, and he did so of Saul of Tarsus (Acts chapter 9) Matthias is never mentioned again.
What Christ says about Judas: Judas was a son of perdition (John 17:11-13) And was called for that purpose. Could he be saved (yes). Did he want to (no) (Matt. 26:50) For even in betrayal, Jesus still calls Judas "friend", giving Judas time to repent.