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1 | The point of the Matthias story | Acts 1:26 | NazMan | 22381 | ||
I have seen, heard, and/or been involved in a number of conversations on this verse. Its the only place in the N.T. where lots are cast to make a decision, though the practice was common in the O.T. Many, if not most, of the discussions I have seen on this passage center on whether Matthias should be considered an actual apostle or not, because of the manner in which he was chosen and given that we never read any more of him. I was reading Acts 1 and 2 this morning, and I want to run by y'all what I came up with. The reason this event is placed here is to illustrate (rather dramatically) the difference between the Testaments. Acts 1: Jesus' followers are waiting obediently in prayer, and the chapter ends with Matthias chosen by O.T. methods. Acts 2: From the first two verses onward, the Holy Spirit descends on Peter and company. It is the presence of the Holy Spirit residing in the hearts of every believer that differentiates us from all all those who came before, from Genesis through Acts 1. I think it is between Acts 1 and 2 that is the true division between the O.T. and the New. Even the gospels could be attached to the O.T. Jesus came in the manner of an O.T. prophet. Being the God-in-flesh Messiah, he was like a prophet on steroids, but he shared much in that tradition. Also, Jesus did not come to "change" everything; he was the fulfillment of the law and the prophets. The description of Jesus being filled with the Spirit mirrors that of David and other Judges and prophets as well. But it is the Holy Spirit that changes everything. I haven't completely thought this through yet. I am certainly not advocating reprinting Bibles to begin the N.T. here. Any thoughts on it out there? |
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2 | The point of the Matthias story | Acts 1:26 | Makarios | 22746 | ||
Greetings NazMan! Thank you for your study on Acts 1 and 2. Your input is interesting, even though I view the Old Testament as officially "ending" at the death of John the Baptist and the New Testament beginning with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your input, though! Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3 | Good point, but.... | Acts 1:26 | NazMan | 22756 | ||
Nolan, Thank you for your encouragement. I find your view interesting. The O.T. ends with the death of him who prepared the way for Christ, eh? However, if you relate the end of the O.T. to John the Baptist, why not end it with Jesus Christ's baptism? Why use John the B's death? Press On, Christian |
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4 | Good point, but.... | Acts 1:26 | Makarios | 22779 | ||
Greetings NazMan! If we examine Matthew 11:7-19, we will see a tribute from Jesus to John the Baptist. Jesus says in verse 11, "Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist! Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." John belonged to the age of the old covenant, which was preparatory to Christ. The least New Testament saint has a higher privilege in Christ as a part of His bride, the church, (Eph. 5:25-27,32) than John the Baptist, who was only a friend of the bridegroom (John 3:29). [paraphrased from Zondervan's NASB Study Bible] If we look at John's last testimony in John 3:22-36, we notice that John is not the Christ, but His "forerunner" (3:28). In this way, John was the last prophet that God spoke through before God Himself came as the Messiah. Since John was the last prophet before Christ, then that is where I draw the line between the Old Testament and the New, since the arrival of Jesus signals a 'new' testimony which carries the promise of eternal life! (John 3:32-36) That is why I would view the Old Testament as ending with the death of Christ's forerunner, John the Baptist, and the New Testament beginning with Christ's Resurrection, which was the fulfillment of His calling. Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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