According to Acts 1:20-26, the disciples fulfilled the Psalm prophesy about needing to find another person to take Judas' place. It then says the disciples prayed to God about the decision after selecting two men who had been with them since the beginning of Jesus' ministry on Earth. They cast lots to make the decision, which was the equivalent of rolling dice or drawing straws, and Matthias was the one chosen. To a believer in the Bible, Matthias was chosen to be the 12th disciple because that is what God's will was. This was in accordance with a fulfillment of the Scriptures, which Peter quoted in v. 20 from Psalms 69:25 & 109:8 for replacing Judas' position. As for Biblical appropriateness of casting a lot, consider Proverbs 16:33: "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD."
The Bible does indicate why Matthias was chosen over Barnabas - only Matthias & Joseph Justus (Barsabas) seem to be qualified for the position. Barnabas, a native of Cyprus, while being a godly Early Church believer, did not meet the criteria that Peter explained in Acts 1:21, 22. Matthias was shown to be God's choice, there being no Biblical reason to question it.
Incidentally, both Barnabas and Titus are called apostoloi (apostles) in the Greek text, which means a sent one, but they are not numbered with the original 12. Even Paul called himself "as one born out of due time. For I am least of the apostles, that I am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God (before he became a Christian)." 1 Corinthians 15:8,9.
Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as the 12th disciple because he had been a follower of Jesus since his baptism by John the Baptist and had witnessed Jesus' ministry, death, and resurrection. It was important for the disciples to choose someone who had been with them from the beginning to continue the work of spreading the teachings of Jesus.
Yes, Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples. However, Matthew (also known as Levi) was a different disciple who was already among the original twelve chosen by Jesus.
Saint Matthias was chosen by the remaining disciples to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after Judas' betrayal of Jesus. He is known for spreading the Gospel after witnessing the resurrection of Jesus and is considered a saint in the Christian tradition. Saint Matthias is often celebrated on May 14th in the liturgical calendar.
After Judas Iscariot, Jesus chose Matthias to be one of the Twelve Apostles. Matthias was selected by casting lots to replace Judas, as described in the Book of Acts in the New Testament.
When Judas Iscariot died, he was replaced by Matthias, so he became the 13th Apostle although only 12 were alive.
The last apostle is considered to be John, the author of the Book of Revelation and one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. John is believed to have lived the longest and died in Ephesus around 100 AD.
Yes, Matthias was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve disciples. However, Matthew (also known as Levi) was a different disciple who was already among the original twelve chosen by Jesus.
Matthias was the disciple chosen to replace Judas.
Matthias was chosen by lot and prayer to replace Judas (Acts 1:20-26).
Yes. He was chosen by lot and prayer to succeed Judas as an apostle and official witness to the resurrection. Acts 1:20-26
The first chapter of Acts (Acts 1:1-26) tells us that Jesus had died and been resurrected before Matthias was chosen as an apostle to replace Judas.
Mattias was chosen to be the 12th disciple to replace Judas Iscariot, who had betrayed Jesus. The other disciples prayed for guidance, cast lots, and ultimately decided on Mattias as the one to fill the vacant position as one of the Twelve Apostles.
Matthias was picked by the Apostles to take the place of Judas. Not much else is said about him.
Saint Matthias was chosen by the remaining disciples to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles after Judas' betrayal of Jesus. He is known for spreading the Gospel after witnessing the resurrection of Jesus and is considered a saint in the Christian tradition. Saint Matthias is often celebrated on May 14th in the liturgical calendar.
The Acts of Apostles Chapter 1 talks about Matthias as being the thirteenth disciples.
AnswerAccording to Acts 1:23-26, Matthias was selected as the new disciple to replace Judas Iscariot.
A disciple of Jesus named Matthias (Acts 1:15-26).
Matthias the Apostle was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve Apostles. Before being chosen, Matthias was a witness to Jesus's ministry and resurrection.