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John 17. 12 While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled. 

As you can see, Judas had a destiny and that destiny was to betray Christ. He was a vessel of wrath destined by God for perdition or destruction. (Rom. 9.22)

Christ obviously knew this and did not attempt to save him.

We have destinies predetermined by God, some are fitted for destruction (like Judas) and some are fitted for salvation.

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Did Christ try to get Judas to repent?

Jesus gave Judas Iscariot ample opportunity for repentance during their three years together, even though He knew Judas would betray Him. Jesus provided warnings, such as at the Last Supper, allowing for reflection. Judas felt intense remorse and returned the money, but he did not experience true, godly repentance.

Opportunities for Repentance: Judas was treated as one of the disciples, sent out to preach and perform miracles, showing that he was given the same opportunity for repentance and salvation as the others.

Warnings and Confrontation: During the Last Supper, Jesus specifically identified his betrayer, providing a final moment for Judas to stop and turn back.

The Washing of Feet: At the Last Supper, Jesus washed the feet of all twelve disciples, including Judas. This act of extreme humility and service is often interpreted as a gesture of love and a call to spiritual cleansing.

Lack of Saving Repentance: Unlike Peter, who denied Jesus but repented, Judas's sorrow did not lead him to seek divine forgiveness. Instead, his guilt led to despair and suicide. 

Scripture describes Judas as the "son of destruction," fulfilling prophecy, yet his choice to betray was his own responsibility.

The Gethsemane Greeting: Even at the moment of betrayal, Jesus addressed Judas as "Friend", a term that some scholars believe was a final, sorrowful extension of mercy.

Jesus referred to Judas in John 17:12 as the "son of destruction" (or perdition), suggesting he was not saved.

The Bible clearly indicates that Judas was not saved. Jesus Himself said of Judas, "The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born." (Matthew 26:24)

The fact that it was all foreordained does not excuse Judas or absolve him from the punishment he would suffer for his part in the drama. Judas made his own choices, and they were the source of his own damnation. 

Why didn't God save Judas?

Because prophecy had to be fulfilled, and because Jesus loved Judas, He wouldn't force him to accept forgiveness. In the end, Judas made his choice—a tragic choice, but a choice nonetheless. But don't get it twisted—Jesus didn't want Judas to fall.

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