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NASB | Acts 1:26 And they drew lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 1:26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. |
Bible Question: Dear Steve, Indeed, these are the qualifications for elder and deacon. I also agree that 'dynastic succession' is dangerous, and we have precious few examples in the Bible that worked well. Please, in what manner should these ministers be chosen? The Scripture above speaks of drawing lots. |
Bible Answer: Casting lots today would be interesting. It would be Biblical, because Matthias was qualified according Acts 1:21-22. Today, no one meets those standards. We could select all who were qualified, according to the passages in Timothy and Titus ... then cast lots - throw the dice and choose the next pastor that way. However, I am not aware of any group that chooses that way. Some have the pastor selected for them, like the Catholics and Prebyterians. Others have the congragation vote on the pastor, after a committee asks the "best" qualified (sometimes). |