One of the main qualifications of the successor to Judas was that he should be a witness
A. from the time of John the Baptist B. of the Ascension C. during the time of Christ's ministry and death D. of the Resurrection
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Mathias took over from john the baptist and it can be found in the book of acts 1:12-26, it reads in part '' verse21 So one of the men who have accompanied us throughout the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from the baptism of John until the day when he was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection.’ 23So they proposed two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24Then they prayed and said, ‘Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which one of these two you have chosen 25to take the place* in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.’ 26And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. the condition to take over the mantle of judas is found in verse22b. ''one of these must become a witness with us to his resurrection''
