Question 41
Pentecost and the Early ChurchWhich of the following qualified Matthias as an apostle to replace Judas Iscariot? He
- A.had accompanied the disciples from the time of the baptism of Jesus
- B.took active part in evangelism from house to house
- C.was among the early disciples who prayed fervently
- D.was among the one hundred and twenty disciples who had the Holy Spirit
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (had accompanied the disciples from the time of the baptism of Jesus)
Explanation
Peter said the replacement must have been with them from John's baptism until Jesus was taken up (Acts 1:21-22).