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Here is another instance of fulfilled prophecy. Judas did not
lose his spiritual life; he never had it. This has been clear
since John 6:64. This is not a picture of a swan becoming dirty,
but of a pig that never left the mud. The next passage is hard
to understand for one who had been so close to Jesus, but it shows
how sinful a person can be - even people in the church.
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And Satan entered into Judas who was called Iscariot, belonging
to the number of the twelve. And he went away and discussed with
the chief priests and officers how he might betray Him to them.
(NASB) Luke 22:3 |
So we should not be surprised that churches have problems and
supposed "Christians" leave the faith.
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Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit
foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a
guide to those who arrested Jesus. "For he was counted among us,
and received his portion in this ministry. (NASB) Acts 1:16-17 |
This is our final reference to fulfilled prophecy regarding Judas.
Conclusion: Why did Jesus choose Judas? The major reason is to fulfill prophecy. Jesus knew that Judas would betray Him. God knew it long ago. Jesus could have chosen someone else, but scripture had to be fulfilled. This is an important lesson for Christians. Just because someone says they are a Christian does not make them a Christian. 1 John 2:19 explains why some do not remain.
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They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if
they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they
went out, in order that it might be shown that they all are not
of us. (NASB) 1 John 2:19 |
We should pray for one another that the Holy Spirit will assure our hearts that we belong to Christ. |
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