Acts 1:17

For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry.

'HE WAS NUMBERED AMONG US'-'one of our number' (Wms). 'Peter is not ashamed to state that one of the twelve betrayed the Master; inspiration has been true to the fact and recorded this betrayal.' (Boles p. 27)

'RECEIVED HIS PORTION IN THIS MINISTRY'-From this verse we must deny the claim, that Jesus purposely chose. spy and traitor to be one of his disciples. This verse teaches us that Jesus fully intended for Judas to be one of the apostles. All the privileges, advantages and powers that the other 11 received, Judas also received. 'The Master chose him and gave him his opportunity.' (Robertson p. 16)

'PORTION'-2819. kleros klay'-ros; probably from 2806 (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the pively) to assign (a privilege): -obtain an inheritance.

Carries the idea of one chosen by Divine appointment (Acts 1:26; Acts 26:18; Colossians 1:12; 1 Peter 5:3). Obviously, Judas' wasn't predestined to fail.

Point to Note:

Judas poses. big problem for the advocates of once saved, always saved. The above passages clearly teach us that Judas had the same portion, position and advantages as the rest of the apostles. But he ended up lost. He even had miraculous powers (Matthew 10:1).