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.
No, Matthias is not the Matthew from the original 12 disciples; in fact after he is voted to take Judas place as the 12th disciple he is never mentioned again.
Matthias was a disciple of Our Lord from the earliest years. When Judas abandoned Our Lord and then committed suicide, the apostles decided that they must choose a replacement for Judas. After much prayer and the drawing of lots, Matthias was chosen to fill the void.
The last apostle (disciple) to be called was Matthias. He was not one of the original 12 called by Christ, but was chosen by the remaining 11 after Judas died.
A disciple
When Judas Iscariot died, he was replaced by Matthias, so he became the 13th Apostle although only 12 were alive.
Matthias was the disciple chosen to replace Judas.
No, Matthias is not the Matthew from the original 12 disciples; in fact after he is voted to take Judas place as the 12th disciple he is never mentioned again.
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
Matthias was a disciple of Our Lord from the earliest years. When Judas abandoned Our Lord and then committed suicide, the apostles decided that they must choose a replacement for Judas. After much prayer and the drawing of lots, Matthias was chosen to fill the void.
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.
The last apostle (disciple) to be called was Matthias. He was not one of the original 12 called by Christ, but was chosen by the remaining 11 after Judas died.
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.
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).