Gospel of Judas survey....?
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No. But then i dont believe in anything Christian either. \n\nThe Gospel of Judas shows that the gospels were written not about historical facts, but from the theology of the authors. If a gospel author believed something, he wrote a story to 'prove' what he believed. The author of the gospel of Judas believed Judas was doing the will of Jesus, so he wrote a story to 'prove' it. The same is true with the other gospels in the Christians' New Testament.
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The 3rd Century Judas gospel presents a different interpretation of the live of Jesus and how Judas follow his destiny. It is a work created to support other ideas. But who wrote it?\n\nNot Judas, he committed suicide after Jesus was risen from the death. Yes, Judas was there just before Jesus ascended. But Judas did not belief and he commitment suicide. (You can find that in the Gospels from the first century.) A very different picture that Judas Gospel presents.\n\nSo we have partial information the Judas Gospel that does not fit in the new testament. Why? It is a hundred years after the new testament was codified.\n\nWe have another document from the third century near where other documents (Gnostic) were found. Gnostic may be a different interpretation of the new testament, but do not follow main Christian thought. Gnostic means "by knowing".
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The Gospel of Judas is a real solid text but, its authenticity is still yet questionable; individuals are, of course, entitled to believe or disbelieve in it as per the personal choice.
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I agree with Silent Fire.  Well, at least on the bit about including ALL the available gospels and not just the ones that the church decided were "good enough to print."  Personally, I'm all for anything that shakes up the power-base of the church.  \n\nSeing how Aubrey is frightened by this gospel, outlook is good on it rattling a few floorboards!\n\nIf Jesus came back today, you'd see a huge repeat of the "My Father's house/vs/Den of Thieves" debacle.  The only thing more currupt than politics is religion.
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The Gospel of Judas was written many many years after the apostles lived and their associates (Timothy and Luke). Where did you get your historical research? \nGive me a break. \n\nThe gnostic gospels are from beliefs that began in the 2nd and 3rd century, which meens that the writings come from a time period more than 100 years after Jesus ministry, far later than any New Testament book. Why in the world should we believe that these later documents tell us more about events than the earlier documents? They are simply not useful for trying to understand Jesus ministry and the shape of very early Christianity. (1)\n\nThe gnostic gospels were late arrivals, which is ONE reason why church leaders rejected them ... they lacked authority since their authors were neither (a) apostles of Jesus nor (b) persons associated with apostles of Jesus... and no one knows who wrote those gnostic gospels. (2)
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I am so freaking stoked someone asked this question!!!!! lol \nusually I am stuck answering a bunch of anti questions! \n\nQuestion 1,2,3,4\nWhy do you have 12 Apostles? They were just meant to be around for the time of Christ, not to be replaced with new apostles.That's a common misconception, perhaps one that is taught out of necessity among churches that have obviously lost the presence of apostles and prophets that were in the New Testament church. Rather than admit that something has been lost (or that there was an Apostasy), it's much safer to say that the lost elements were intended to be lost. But the Bible doesn't justify such teachings. Look at Acts 1:23-26: \n23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.\n24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,\n25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.\n26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.\nAfter Judas Iscariot apostatized and died, the remaining eleven apostles came together and sought revelation about the next apostle they should appoint to take the place of Judas. Clearly, they understood that the body of twelve was meant to be maintained. \nI'm happy to announce that in these latter days, the Twelve Apostles have been restored under divine direction from Jesus Christ. The Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church has taken place! \n\n\nThe apostasy of the early Church in the 200 A.D.- plus era is rather easy to see. Apostles and prophets were rejected, persecuted, and killed, and the Roman state took over the administration of the Church, rather than divinely chosen priesthood leaders. Constantine, not even a Christian himself, melded the power of the state with the affairs of God and drove rapid transformation of the Church. Biblical doctrines rapidly gave way to Greek philosophy and the teachings of men. Ordinances like baptism were lost, the teachings of the temple were lost and corrupted, and even the most basic understanding of the nature of God was replaced with man-made doctrines (the Trinity concept). And all this was according to prophecies about the coming apostasy and the future need for restoration. \nThe issue is not that Christ failed - as many think an apostasy would imply - but that God allows men to choose freely, even if they choose to fail, to reject Him, and to choose darkness over light. Christ knew and taught that the purity of the Gospel and the church He established would continue for a time, but that there was darkness ahead due to the corruption of man and the attacks of the adversary. Hugh Nibley (Collected Works of Hugh Nibley, Vol. 4, Ch.6) summarizes these New Testament teachings as the "Three Acts of the Drama:" 1) the Lord comes and begins His work, 2) villains and impostors take over and rule, 3) the Lord returns in power and fixes everything.\n\nhttp://www.jefflindsay.com/LDSFAQ/FQ_Restoration.shtml for more on this issue\n\nthe New Testament clearly and repeatedly reports that prophets and prophecy were integral parts of the original Church of Jesus Christ after Christ had ascended to heaven. For example, consider Acts 13:1-3: \n1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. \n2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. \n3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. \nUsing the gift of prophecy, leaders in the original Church received revelation through the gift of the Holy Ghost - praying and fasting
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The gospel of Judas exists, in fact it was written about 180 A.D. However it was written by a group of heretics called Gnostics who believed that Jesus was only a man and not God. \n\nThe Christians of both that time and this do not believe the gospel of Judas is true or that it is inspired by God (Scripture) like the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.\n\nIt definitely will not have any effect on my faith.
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The gospel of Judas is not credible. Scientists believe it to be the work of gnostics, a mystical early Christian denomination. People in those times did not have the access to the scriptures as we do today. They rarely had more than one or two books of the Bible at one time, so they often did not know what the other parts said. Gnostics often wrote stories of the way they thought things might be. The gospel of Judas is a philosophical conjecture, not scripture. It was also written at least 100 years after the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John - the 4 gospels present in the Bible that tell of Judas's betrayal.\nAlso, because "gospel" means "good news", and the good news is that Jesus died for our sins, the text would have to include the crucifixion and resurrection to be classified as a gospel. The gospel of Judas tells of neither. \n\nThe gospel of Judas has indeed been authenticated - that means that it is indeed as old as it seems. It does not mean that it is a work of scripture. If you want to back up what I have said, go to the link for the National Geographic Channel and either watch for the next show date of their special, or order the video. You can also read the text at this site.
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As Judas leads the procession up the Mount of Olives, he feels sure he knows where to find Jesus. During the past week, as Jesus and the apostles traveled back and forth between Bethany and Jerusalem, they often stopped in the garden of Gethsemane to rest and to converse. But, now, with Jesus possibly concealed in the darkness beneath the olive trees, how will the soldiers identify him? They may never have seen him before. Judas provides a sign, saying: “Whoever it is I kiss, this is he; take him into custody and lead him away safely.”\n\nJudas leads the great crowd into the garden, sees Jesus with his apostles, and goes straight up to him. “Good day, Rabbi!” he says and kisses him very tenderly.\n\nHe led a great crowd, including Roman soldiers and a military commander. The mob had clubs and swords as well as torches and lamps, which they would need if clouds covered the full moon or if Jesus was in the shadows. The Romans probably would not recognize Jesus, so, according to a prearranged sign, Judas greeted Christ and in an act of hypocrisy “kissed him very tenderly,” thus identifying him.
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and we finally have a hands down salute from CITY GIRL!!!! well said. while I have no comment on my feelings of this subject, you made great sense and maybe some of the Jesus freaks(boy, am I ganna catch hell for that) will be at a loss for words, but I'm sure they will find a verse in the  bible to prove you wrong!
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I watched the special on National Geographic. Have they made the text available to read anywhere?\n\nBased on the information that was given on the National Geographic premiere...I firmly believe that Jesus chose Judas to sacrifice him. Someone had to do it and he wanted Judas to be the one. The thing that gets me is that when Jesus tells Judas that he will be known as deceitful person for many, many years but in the END, the truth will be known. Wow, that means we know now....does that mean that we are really close to the end?\n\nI would love to look at it more in depth when they release it; if you know anywhere it has been published, please let me know.
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Um, there IS a gospel of Judas, and it says NOTHING about Judas being the Messiah. You can read it for yourself at the link. What's with the disdainful way you phrase your questions? I know it has little to do with beliefs, because I've met many a respectful and tolerant atheist and agnostic on this site.
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I don't know yet. I have read it over, but not really studied it, and I am going to be watching a special about it tonight at 8pm EST on the National Geographic Channel. I do not make decisions about my faith until I know all the facts and have had ample time to think, pray, and do some soul searching. I suggest that any who are interested in gathering all the info necessary to make an informed decision watch the show and read the text.\n\n To the person above me still waiting for it's publication - you can read the text at the link below. Just click on the link, and to the right where it has the two download buttons, click the "download the entire English text as PDF."
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hahahahahaha i love it. Someone should make a new account and name it "Christ_Is_The_Answer" then answer all the questions "Christ, christ is the answer."\n\nCLASSIC!
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The "gospel of Judas" is an oxymoron. Gospel means "good news". What is so great about the man who was possessed by Satan, betrayed Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver, then hung himself when it was all over????
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yes\n\nthe gospel of Judas is false doctrine, written by gnostics in 300 AD... \n\ndont just accept what dan brown says people
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AMEN! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEN! :)\nPRAISE GOD BROTHER! YOU SAID IT!!!\nWOO HOOOO!\n:))\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bibletruths_forbelievers/