[marbren]

But remember, the 12 were told that what they bound on earth was bound in heaven. If they chose from the two, the one they chose was bound in heaven, also. God respected the decision. And Paul was never even part of the discussion. As he wasn’t saved until Acts 9, how could he have been?

You are right in your wise assessment. I now have a new idea thanks to you smvoice. It is not a conviction yet however. Replacement theology is a lie is recent a conviction of mine.

[smvoice]

God's word will never let you down. Fallible men will. Especially those who have traded God's word for man-made doctrines.

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Tim. 2:15. Want to stand before God and not be ashamed? Rightly divide His word. And study His word. The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth. And His Spirit will bear truth with your spirit, rather these things be of God or not.