Dear Pastor Ray Smith,
I am confused. Judas Iscariot is condemmed in the Bible, but, without his betrayal, there is no Trial. No Crucifixion and importantly. NO REDEMPTION. If Judas was corrupted by Satan/Lucifer, why would Satan/Lucifer wish to see his plans thwarted and Mankind Redeemed? Just admit the whole story is a fairy-tale which does not stand up to modern criticism!!
Dear Christopher:
Just maybe there is a little more to the mysteries of God than meet the eyes of the average beholder.
Read a few hundred pages of the material on our site, and maybe you will begin to receive a little wisdom on this apparent enigma.
God be with you,
Ray