I would like to thank Wajaperak for inspiring the next topic titled Jesus, John and Judas.
Perhaps the one difference Christianity differs from other faiths apart from the Salvation
through the Cross (A Cruce Salos) is the betrayal of Jesus, by Judas Iscariot one of the
Twelve Disciples. A follower who walked with Jesus, broke bread and witnessed miracles
first-hand at Jesus's side. You see, Judas knew the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet,
he was seduced by the idea of money and power. He was enamored with what Jesus
could do for him. Conditional discipleship. If you provide me with the means of earthly
success. I will, follow you. It is ironic that the name 'Judas (Ioudas) is the Greek form of
Judah (Hebrew "praised")' [Chatolic Encyclopedia]. Skeptics, Agnostics, Atheists or
Followers of other Faiths often belie the fact that the Bible is distorted or that the Biblical
Jesus is just a legend. Separation from Jesus. That is the price for indecision or rejecting
Jesus. The Bible calls it cursing the Holy Spirit.
"So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven--except blasphemy against the
Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. ~ Matthew 12:31
Continually rejecting Jesus's calling for repentance. Hell is an infinite and ultimate price
to pay for rejecting Jesus. Perhaps proof is not what an Unbeliever wants. After all, Judas
witnessed first-hand whatever was occurring right before his eyes and chose not to believe.
Then there is John the Revelator. The disciple whom Jesus Loved. Picture John lying on
Jesus's bosom soaking in the Saviour's Grace, Mercy and Love. He sensed the Love of
Jesus in his life. Of the twelve, he was the only one who did not abandon Jesus at the
Cross. Is it because of his sense of the Lords Love for himself that strengthened his faith.
26 When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her,
“Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.”
And from then on this disciple took her into his home. ~ John 19
John is referred to as the Revelator because of his Visions of the Last Days and the Lords
return. Perhaps most significantly the Lord kept him alive when he was exiled on the Island
of Patmos. So, he completes the Biblical narrative
18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this
book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the
plagues described in this book. 19 And if anyone removes any of the words from this book
of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that
are described in this book.
20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.[f] ~ Revelation 22
Perhaps the one difference Christianity differs from other faiths apart from the Salvation
through the Cross (A Cruce Salos) is the betrayal of Jesus, by Judas Iscariot one of the
Twelve Disciples. A follower who walked with Jesus, broke bread and witnessed miracles
first-hand at Jesus's side. You see, Judas knew the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet,
he was seduced by the idea of money and power. He was enamored with what Jesus
could do for him. Conditional discipleship. If you provide me with the means of earthly
success. I will, follow you. It is ironic that the name 'Judas (Ioudas) is the Greek form of
Judah (Hebrew "praised")' [Chatolic Encyclopedia]. Skeptics, Agnostics, Atheists or
Followers of other Faiths often belie the fact that the Bible is distorted or that the Biblical
Jesus is just a legend. Separation from Jesus. That is the price for indecision or rejecting
Jesus. The Bible calls it cursing the Holy Spirit.
"So I tell you, every sin and blasphemy can be forgiven--except blasphemy against the
Holy Spirit, which will never be forgiven. ~ Matthew 12:31
Continually rejecting Jesus's calling for repentance. Hell is an infinite and ultimate price
to pay for rejecting Jesus. Perhaps proof is not what an Unbeliever wants. After all, Judas
witnessed first-hand whatever was occurring right before his eyes and chose not to believe.
Then there is John the Revelator. The disciple whom Jesus Loved. Picture John lying on
Jesus's bosom soaking in the Saviour's Grace, Mercy and Love. He sensed the Love of
Jesus in his life. Of the twelve, he was the only one who did not abandon Jesus at the
Cross. Is it because of his sense of the Lords Love for himself that strengthened his faith.
26 When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her,
“Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.”
And from then on this disciple took her into his home. ~ John 19
John is referred to as the Revelator because of his Visions of the Last Days and the Lords
return. Perhaps most significantly the Lord kept him alive when he was exiled on the Island
of Patmos. So, he completes the Biblical narrative
18 And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this
book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the
plagues described in this book. 19 And if anyone removes any of the words from this book
of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that
are described in this book.
20 He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.[f] ~ Revelation 22
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