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Originally Posted by BVidlar  When Jesus sent out the seventy, two and two, they came back rejoicing saying, “Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.” And Jesus said, “…Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven” (Luke 10:17,20) Now one of these seventy was Judas, the one who betrayed Jesus. I am not judging Judas, for I am not the “judge or lawgiver” as James says but I have no doubt that Judas is in the place of torment and will be cast into hell come judgment day. The reason I can say that is because the scriptures say, “…woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he HAD NEVER BEEN BORN” (Mark 14:21).
The doctrine of a second chance is a comforting doctrine. The problem is, it is an untruth! Judas’ name was written in the book of life, he failed Christ, and his name was blotted out of the book of life (Rev. 3:5). It would have been better for Judas if he had never been born! If our Lord grants second chances, why did he not grant Judas a second chance? This lesson also shoots down the OSAS theory, too. (Along with many other scriptures.) . |
Hi BVidlar!
Lk 10:1 in the KJV and NIV both include the word "others," so Christ appears to be speaking not to the Twelve, but to a separate batch of disciples on this mission.
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1After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. (KJV)
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1After this the Lord appointed seventy-two[a] others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. (NIV)
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These, very excited about this new power they were given (by Christ) are reminded of the real reason for our joy (Lk 10:18 "...rejoice that your names are written in heaven" to spend eternity with, and glorify, Him).
Point being, Judas is not included in this group, and his name is not identified as being written in the Lamb's book of life so the he cannot be an example either for or against the 2nd chance argument.. Not that I believe this teaching, as Hebrews 9:27
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27Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment
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makes clear.
Sorry, I'm taking us off the rapture discussion.