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What does the Bible say about the apostleship of Matthias?

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The Bible shows that Matthias was chosen through casting lots as a replacement for Judas, but this act was not infallible.

In Acts 1:23-26, Matthias was selected to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, demonstrating the early apostles' desire to maintain the number of twelve apostles. However, this action raises questions about its legitimacy, as the process involved casting lots, which is not commanded in Scripture to discern God's will. The implications are that while Matthias was numbered among the apostles, it was God's sovereign choice of Paul that ultimately fulfilled the role intended for the twelfth apostle, underscoring the importance of divine rather than human selection in ecclesiastical authority.
Scripture References: Acts 1:23-26, Mark 3:13, Revelation 21:14

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