Bible Question:
Jesus states in Luke 22:30 and Mat 19:28 that His apostles will sit on the twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel. Rev 21:14 states, The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles. Did Peter and the other apostles acted too soon by appointing Matthias as an apostle, which will make thirteen apostles for twelve thrones?----- Acts 1:24-26 states they prayed about who to choose and also cast lots. Why cast lots when they prayed? Ed O. |
Bible Answer: Hi, Ed O... I have had the same thoughts. The numbers don't work out in Revelation 21:14, either. Nor am I comfortable with the way some Biblically aberrant groups bandy about the title apostle. It may well be that the disciples were out of step with God's intentions when they cast lots. The Lord had told them to wait in Jerusalem on His further direction (Acts 1:4). Clearly Christ's purposes were to place Paul in this position -- as is clearly stated in over 15 instances in Scripture. Matthias is never mentioned again. In Him, Doc |
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