I 1000% agree. One thought, on whether or not he had a choice or not, is the word transgression that was used of him in Acts, I believe. Transgression is like trespassing. You see the line and CHOOSE to step over the boundary. That's why he was chosen. God knew, in His sovereignty, that Judas would fulfill the prophecy. But I believe he could have been forgiven and restored, like Peter, but he wasn't repentant, but rather mourned for being caught. He probably was to ashamed to face everyone, especially after the supper.
Good question! The Bible tell us that he was the same as every other apostle - same power and authority (Matt. 10:1-4). The Bible also says that he "fell by transgression" (Acts 1:25). You cannot fall from some place you've never been. Also, the nature of temptation and sin is revealed in James 1:13-15. Being a saved person does not stop you from ever sinning or falling.
I 1000% agree. One thought, on whether or not he had a choice or not, is the word transgression that was used of him in Acts, I believe. Transgression is like trespassing. You see the line and CHOOSE to step over the boundary. That's why he was chosen. God knew, in His sovereignty, that Judas would fulfill the prophecy.
But I believe he could have been forgiven and restored, like Peter, but he wasn't repentant, but rather mourned for being caught. He probably was to ashamed to face everyone, especially after the supper.
If judus was a saved soul, from the beginning of him being of the numbered, how could satan enter him? Should he not been protected?
Good question! The Bible tell us that he was the same as every other apostle - same power and authority (Matt. 10:1-4). The Bible also says that he "fell by transgression" (Acts 1:25). You cannot fall from some place you've never been. Also, the nature of temptation and sin is revealed in James 1:13-15. Being a saved person does not stop you from ever sinning or falling.