Judas Betrayed Christ: What Happened to His Seat?

12 Men Who Change the World (Part 8)

Discover how the early Church survived its first massive leadership crisis after the betrayal of Judas. Uncover the dogma of apostolic succession and why God chose the quiet consistency of Matthias to fill the empty chair.

What You'll Learn:

• Why a minister's personal sin does not invalidate the Church's authority.
• Peter's strict theological requirement for authenticating the physical resurrection.
• How your uncelebrated, daily consistency prepares you for a larger spiritual purpose.

Timestamps:

• (00:42) - The Upper Room and the Empty Chair
• (01:55) - Peter's Ground Rules for Replacing Judas
• (02:43) - Apostolic Succession and Holy Orders
• (03:21) - The Council of Trent on Wicked Ministers
• (04:29) - Why God Chose the Quiet Faithfulness of Matthias

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