Ralfy

Remember it's God who opens peoples eyes. Sometimes it may feel like you're talking to a wall but later on that person may think back to that conversation and change their views. (Even years or decades later). Never let someone discourage you from spreading or discussing the Gospel.

Thanks for your reply Jayne. Yes I read your reply and I will respond. 1) Joseph was the legitimate heir to David, by God interceding to sire Christ and Joseph marrying Mary. Jesus then inherited the claim to the throne of Israel. Since Joseph had no other children before or after Jesus was unchallenged for the throne even when he died. Since he was resurrected he remains the King even to this day. God always followed his own laws. Jesus had at least 4 (half) brothers. If 2 believed and 2 did not. John's Gospel that even his brother believed him not remains true.His own household not believing like above, his other brothers, sisters, step father etc. etc. didn't believe. It is also clearly stated that Mary had other children in the Gospel. matt 12:46 2) It's true that the bible does not list the eventual fates of each Apostle. However historical evidence especially from what early churches leaders wrote about the Apostles makes it clear they all died. This of course can be disputed but I can see no reason why they'd lie. 3) Judah by the time of Christ was a mixed multitude of Israelites, Edomites as well as others. When the Israelites were taken in to captivity, centuries before Christ and later returned they found their land inhabited by this mixed multitude, but were to few in number to drive them out. 4) There's no doubt the Apostles were sincere in putting Matthias forth for the position of 12th Apostle. But they were instructed to wait until they received the holy spirit. Paul saw Christ resurrected or at least a glimpse on the road to Damascus which qualified him as seeing irrefutable proof. Also consider: Romans 1:1 "Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God" 1 Cor 1:1 "Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God" 2 Cor 1:1 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God" Gal 1:1 "Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead)" Eph 1:1 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God" I hope that helps. I'd be more than happy to hear your responses. God bless.

I decided to compile a few interesting facts about the Apostles I've been reading over the past few years into a youtube video. Reading about the Apostles and their acts really helped bring me to Christ. Hopefully one day it may do the same for others. Also inspire them to get reading their bibles! Any other facts I'd love to hear them!