I've never completely understood. I know one of our old pastor said so.
What about this verse?
If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
I have no clue, really.
Well Jacob, you have presented hope for the person who has committed suicide.
Only God knows what is in a person's heart.
2 Timothy 2-12 KJV
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: IF WE DENY HIM, HE ALSO WILL DENY US.
2 Timothy 2-13 Amplified
If we are faithless (do not believe and are untrue to Him), He remains true [faithful to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny himself.
2 Timothy 2-13 New International
if we are faithless, he will remain faithful. for he cannot disown himself.
OK, here is my take on this, Faithless describes the life of an immature believer who lives for oneself and not for the Savior. The Lord remains faithful even when the believer fails him. So one still has hope even if they commit suicide.
I hate to read to much into this verse however. The context here is Paul is passing the torch on to Timothy, one generation to another. He is teaching him to watch who he associates with and to stay on the straight and narrow.
It is not for us to judge and all things are possible with our Lord and Savior, but suicide is pushing the envelope. This verse offers hope however and gives us pause and not rush to judgement on the subject.
Good job Jacob! Great verse to consider.