sir. .if judas nvr betrayed jesus. .how could jesus die and save us from our sins? - Nonoy Joshua
Dear Nonoy Joshua,
Nonoy Joshua, it is already "written" that someone will betray Jesus and that is Judas. If not Judas then someone would. God's promise must be fulfilled.
If you can still remember, Peter once told Jesus that he wont betray Him. To this Jesus replied that Peter would betray Jesus three times before the clucking of rooster. In other words it is already written. The Lord can foretell actually our forthcoming sins as He is omnipotent. The betrayal of Jesus can be taken metaphorically. Implication? We will all commit mistakes in life and we "betray" Him as well if we won't resist temptation.
Remember that Judas is not the only one wanting Jesus to be crucified. To put it simply, Judas is just an embodiment of our sinful ways, of humanity. It just so happened that Judas has to play that role among sinners.
Jesus died because of our sins and for our salvation. I won't tackle this time how can one offer his own life to save others. Well, the moment you were conceived by your mom is a risk in her life. That is how you are loved by your mom. God did more than that.
If you can still remember, Peter once told Jesus that he wont betray Him. To this Jesus replied that Peter would betray Jesus three times before the clucking of rooster. In other words it is already written. The Lord can foretell actually our forthcoming sins as He is omnipotent. The betrayal of Jesus can be taken metaphorically. Implication? We will all commit mistakes in life and we "betray" Him as well if we won't resist temptation.
Remember that Judas is not the only one wanting Jesus to be crucified. To put it simply, Judas is just an embodiment of our sinful ways, of humanity. It just so happened that Judas has to play that role among sinners.
Jesus died because of our sins and for our salvation. I won't tackle this time how can one offer his own life to save others. Well, the moment you were conceived by your mom is a risk in her life. That is how you are loved by your mom. God did more than that.
Jesus Christ died for us for our salvation. Judas did not take the chance to revert to his old ways and got engulfed by his wicked ways after betraying Jesus. What does it imply? We are but sinners because of the "sala nga palanublion" of Adam and Eve we will always struggle in life to fend off temptations and sins.
Because it is a struggle to become good we admire people who value righteous and moral living. It takes a lot of effort to be good and it requires a strong spirit. Lesson? We have to keep our spirit anchored to His love on us. How do we do this? Well, we should constantly take part in the moment of salvation which is the mass.
As a Christian, it is not right to take one's life. I totally disagree that the General was given a burial rite in Church because of this teaching. We should always ask for His graces every time we sidetrack from our path. Judas should have asked for forgiveness which he did not. It takes a man to ask for forgiveness Joshua. The only provision set by the Church on this matter is when the person lost his mind. In this event the person has no right to take his own life. But you may consider reading this information or this blog.
Because it is a struggle to become good we admire people who value righteous and moral living. It takes a lot of effort to be good and it requires a strong spirit. Lesson? We have to keep our spirit anchored to His love on us. How do we do this? Well, we should constantly take part in the moment of salvation which is the mass.
As a Christian, it is not right to take one's life. I totally disagree that the General was given a burial rite in Church because of this teaching. We should always ask for His graces every time we sidetrack from our path. Judas should have asked for forgiveness which he did not. It takes a man to ask for forgiveness Joshua. The only provision set by the Church on this matter is when the person lost his mind. In this event the person has no right to take his own life. But you may consider reading this information or this blog.
kaya nga sir . .wla akong sinabi na nag contradict. .kung baga sir. .God wanted Judas to betray him. .Judas was God's instrument. . malas nya lng xa pinili. .at malas nya din ang mga tao ngaun sees him only as a betrayer and not an instrument.
pro sir that's missing what i'm saying. .im not saying i dont believe in God's plan of salvation or that I doubt that Jesus loves me. .but the thing is, you're blaming Judas that he did not repent and ask for forgiveness, when it was God's plan that Judas betray Jesus. .daw kumbaga sir, forcing it that Judas reconcile himself would be like Jesus saying no to God wanting Jesus to dieIf it is wrong to take your own life then how about taking others' life? Indi gid pwede. So the RH bill is never a Christian act. I hope you will bear this in mind because you wish to become a doctor in the future. I just can't reconcile th...at the very author of RH bill is a doctor and a Christian. Ever since I cannot comprehend how politicians think except for some who are rational.
Joshua, I got your point exactly. Judas and the rest of us have free wills right? God gave us this free will. Judas did not act according to his conscience. As what I have told you in the previous comment, Jesus died for our sins and never for Judas' sins. If ever Judas did not betray Jesus I guess Jesus will still die for us because the "hour of salvation" must happen as promised right after what happened in the Garden of Good and Evil, the offering of Abraham's son, promises in Mt Sinai, preaching of the prophets and the Annunciation of Mary. The betrayal of Jesus by Judas is just a parcel of the fulfillment of this promise whether from old to new testament.
not good...
Joshua, do you believe that Jesus is a God and a man just the same? If you do then you should not be stating "would be like Jesus saying no to God wanting Jesus to die". Jesus is God himself personified. We can never believe in Him as man a...lone or God alone but both God and man.
Yes, it appears I'm blaming Judas but he was part of the only decree of Christ to us: to celebrate the mass equal to hour of salvation. How can one turn his back from this lovely gift? How can anyone close his eyes from God's unending grace?
Malas si Judas because He was chosen? I disagree. He was never chosen by Jesus. He fell to the works of the devil who enticed him of silver coins (note: MONEY). Just like Judas we will be confronted in same situation in life. So it is up to us to decide which path to take Joshua.
what is not good?
Yes, it appears I'm blaming Judas but he was part of the only decree of Christ to us: to celebrate the mass equal to hour of salvation. How can one turn his back from this lovely gift? How can anyone close his eyes from God's unending grace?
Malas si Judas because He was chosen? I disagree. He was never chosen by Jesus. He fell to the works of the devil who enticed him of silver coins (note: MONEY). Just like Judas we will be confronted in same situation in life. So it is up to us to decide which path to take Joshua.
what is not good?
We should remember that every time we commit sin we manifest Judas in us. But we should never run away from the problem or ignore the problem. We should face it squarely and find hope amidst what troubles us. The fight ends when we also stop breathing. So they say that our mission still goes on as long as we are living.
siraris
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