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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:
Friends and colleagues, What does the Bible say about ministerial succession? How are we told to choose a pastor, elder, or deacon? In Jesus' name, charis |
Bible Answer: Charis: I am not so sure that the answer to your question lies in the application of a particular method or system of choosing a pastor. Rather, from our knowledge of the Bible in general, I conclude that the answer has more to do with Christ's sheep hearing, knowing and following His voice. Additionally, let us take into account the importance of the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit, demonstrated time and again throughout the Book of Acts and in many other places in both the OT and NT. Moreover, in the Bible, when God did use material objects (e.g., lots, fleeces, dew or lack of it) to indicate His will, the direction came not from the objects, but from God Himself. Finally, see James 1:5. |