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(Jordan;68142)
Yet Judas was purposely killed by a tare. Yes, Judas betrayed Christ, but betrayal is not an unforgiveable sin, therefore he repented. And Judas died before Christ did, therefore it is impossible to repent in Christ's name, impossible to receive repentance by grace, therefore the only option was the priest...
Judas was killed by a tare?There is no proof that Judas repented. Yes we have that word in a couple translations, while most translate the word you read repent as remorse. Granted, being remorseful is a big step towards repentance, but it does not finalize it.Matthew 27:3 - Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Matthew 27:4 - Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that.Matthew 27:5 - And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself....Acts 1:16 - Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.Acts 1:17 - For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.Acts 1:18 - Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.