"Apostle" does not mean by definition a "witness" but rather an "envoy". It would be quite natural that when selecting a replacement for Judas that a witness to the Resurrection would be preferred since his testimony would carry greater weight. But there is nothing in the Bible to say that they authority of the Apostles would cease after that first generation. On the contrary, "apostleship" that is conferred upon Matthias is identified as an "episcopacy" in v. 20, the same episcopacy that is identified by Paul in 1 Timothy.
***On the contrary, “apostleship” that is conferred upon Matthias is identified as an “episcopacy” in v. 20, the same episcopacy that is identified by Paul in 1 Timothy.***
But it was done BEFORE Peter had power from the Holy Spirit. He acted, in my opinion, in error and in haste. God had a man picked to be the 12th apostle, Paul.
“On the contrary, “apostleship” that is conferred upon Matthias is identified as an “episcopacy” in v. 20,”
That’s just plain nonsense. They are quoting Psalm 109:8, “ Let his days be few; [and] let another take his office.” He was to be numbered among the twelve in Judas’ place; an apostle, an eye witness to the resurrection.