2. To soften and pierce the heart of Judas; and 3. To teach us to love our enemies and those whom we know would rage against us (St. Hilary of Poitiers).
noun. DEFINITIONS1. 1. false love; an act of betrayal. Do not trust her because her love is a Judas kiss.
Whatever his motives, Judas led soldiers to the Garden of Gethsemane, where he identified Jesus by kissing him and calling him “Rabbi.” (Mark 14:44-46) According to the Gospel of Matthew, Judas immediately regretted his actions and returned the 30 pieces of silver to church authorities, saying “I have sinned by ...
They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, "Surely not I, Lord?" Jesus replied, "The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man!
In the Synoptic Gospels beginning with Mark (the earliest Gospel, dating to around 70 C.E.), Judas leads the soldiers and exclaims: “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard” ( Mark 14:44 ). Thus, the earliest Gospel establishes the lasting symbol of the Judas kiss.
DEAR F.B.: No, Judas was not forgiven for his betrayal of Jesus -- and one reason is because he could not bring himself to repent of the sin he had committed.
Kasser, the translation-project leader, offers an interpretation: "Jesus says it is necessary for someone to free him finally from his human body, and he prefers that this liberation be done by a friend rather than by an enemy. "So he asks Judas, who is his friend, to sell him out, to betray him.
Judas puts his arm around Jesus' shoulder while he kisses Jesus' lips (on the tradition and interpretation of this gesture see Mormando: passim). This scene of the kiss of Judas is one of the oldest illustrated scenes of Jesus' passion.
In New Testament times, a kiss on the cheek was used for greeting and implied friendship and acceptance. A kiss of greeting between Christians implied that no elite groups existed and that all were equally loved and accepted—not only by God—but by one other.
Conclusion. Judas Iscariot did not betray Jesus because he wanted to seek revenge on Jesus, neither was it politically influenced. Rather, biblical evidence pinpoints that Judas Iscariot's weakness of greed for money and the influence of the devil were the factors very responsible for his betrayal.
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The Bible tells us a lot about lust and sexual immorality, and that we are to flee from sexual immorality and lustful desires. If kissing before marriage stimulates lust or leads to sexual immorality, it is a sin and should be avoided between couples that are not married.
Proverbs 24:26 – Whoever gives an honest answer kisses the lips. The New English Bible translates, “A straightforward answer is as good as a kiss of friendship.” A kiss in our society signals affection, often, sexual affection. But in many societies a kiss represents allegiance or friendship, with no erotic meaning.
1 Corinthians 16:20—"Greet one another with a holy kiss" (Greek: ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλους ἐν φιλήματι ἁγίῳ). 2 Corinthians 13:12—"Greet one another with a holy kiss" (Greek: ἀσπάσασθε ἀλλήλους ἐν ἁγίῳ φιλήματι).
Judas' betrayal was a necessary part of God's salvation plan
Another theory says that if Judas had not betrayed Jesus the Crucifixion would not have taken place, there would have been no Resurrection and the founding events of Christianity would not have occurred.
That iconic sign inside the jeepney is both expression and commentary: “God knows Hudas not pay” is a warning, to those passengers who may be thinking of not paying the fare, and at the same time a winking denunciation of those who do not pay the right fare as cheats, traitors of a social contract, Judases.
Judas is shown as Jesus' best friend, asked by Jesus himself to betray his identity to fulfill the prophecy and liberate his soul to ascend to heaven.
And Judas' underhanded greed ultimately destroyed him. Jesus chose him for what he was, and what he might have been, not for what he became! So just because it was already prophesied, does not mean that Judas did not make a conscious choice – Psalm 41:9.
One eternal or unforgivable sin (blasphemy against the Holy Spirit), also known as the sin unto death, is specified in several passages of the Synoptic Gospels, including Mark 3:28–29, Matthew 12:31–32, and Luke 12:10, as well as other New Testament passages including Hebrews 6:4–6, Hebrews 10:26–31, and 1 John 5:16.
The question is asked: “Did Judas go to heaven?” Yes, if going to heaven was a matter of good works. Judas had a lot of good works. He traveled with Christ for three years without a salary or any certain dwelling place. He was one of the 12 who helped Christ feed the multitude (Matthew 14) to name a few.
So according to Matthew 27:3–10, Judas hanged himself. However, the Book of Acts records a different version of Judas's death. As Jesus's disciples discussed replacing Judas as the 12th disciple following his death, Peter reminds them in Acts 1:15–20 of what happened to Judas.
Sex is covenantal.
If you're not married, any sexual activity (oral sex, sexual touching or fondling, etc.) is a sin, for the only person you're to engage with sexually is your spouse. And to clarify here, you might love the person and intend to marry them, but neither dating nor engagement equals marriage.
Proverbs 5:18b says “…and rejoice with the wife of your youth.” Verse 19b says, “… Let her breast satisfy you at all times.” This scripture does not say that it is the breasts of only a young girl that gives a man satisfaction.
It is a matter of the heart and the Christian couple's intentions. Kissing in and of itself is not sin, yet if it would lead one or both of the Christians to fall into temptation, it should not be practiced.