Scripture teaches us plainly that Matthias took the place of Judas.
Why wouldn't you read this literally rather than metaphorically as in all believers ?
Hello Eventide,
I enjoy reading your posts and IMO you are rightly dividing the word when it comes to Israel/Church. I want to carry out a thought and See what you think.
I do not see Matthias as the 12th Apostle. I do believe that Peter literally drew straws and they picked Matthias. But when It comes to Apostles, only God chooses. And Matthias was mens choice. And the choice was in the Bible for us to see that men do not choose Apostles, God does. Gods choice was Paul.
I believe this is what Matt 19:30 is speaking of on one level. Paul, the last Apostle chosen by God will be first. Another level being Gentiles and Jews.
SOOO, if I believe this, what doctrine does it affect down the road for me? IOW At what point will you and I bump heads if I believe it is Paul and you believe it is Matthias?
If you had to believe it was Paul, what doctrine or belief would have to change for you? I get the feeling in your belief system, that you cannot have Paul on one of the 12 thrones, why is that? If my assumption is wrong, Forgive me and disregard if my assumption is incorrect.
Just curious, you have obviously given this more thought then me.