[marbren]

Here is another interesting and important reason Paul was not chosen as the 12th Disciple. Matthew 19:28 "And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." Peter and the 11 are going to be judging the twelve tribes of Israel, not gentiles. Paul was a chosen vessel to bear Christ's name among the gentiles. His was a commission to the Church the Body of Christ, not the Kingdom that Christ will establish when He returns.

My idea is about to crash and burn! Thank You smvoice. BTW I am not resisting the Holy Spirit in this assessment. Being teachable is an important attribute of child like faith.

[smvoice]

Just always remember that God's word means what it says and says what it means. If it is studied with that in mind, and not pre-conceived notions that do nothing more than confuse, you will always be on the right track! There is simplicity in Christ. When people start dragging out extra-this or "what He really meant to say" that, you know you're in trouble.

2 Tim. 2:15.

Regards, smvoice