[Iscool]

Anyway, apostolic succession was defined at the end of Acts 1 when Peter led the eleven Apostles to choose Matthias as the successor to Judas.

Of course we know that is not true since that same group didn't draw straws for an new apostle after James was killed...

God chose ALL of the apostles...Peter and the crew took it upon themselves to pick their own replacement...And even then, they couldn't agree...

After the initial 12, God chose the 13th apostle who was Paul...

[caww]

After the initial 12, God chose the 13th apostle who was Paul...

I believe this as well...but may I ask what led you to see paul as Gods replacement for Judas...or do you not see Paul as a replacement..rather the 13th Apostle? Thank you ahead for your response...when convenient for you. No hurry.

[mas cerveza por favor]

Of course we know that is not true since that same group didn't draw straws for an new apostle after James was killed...

How do we know that? Are you saying James had no successor? If so, how do you know that?

[boatbums]

Of course we know that is not true since that same group didn't draw straws for an new apostle after James was killed...

Good point! Another thought along the same line is how many "Apostles" are there now? Only one (the Pope)? Why aren't there 12 still? How many bishops are in the "College of Cardinals" today?