Concept:The selection of Matthias was guided by the earlier Scripture that predicted Judas would need a successor.
Explanation:After Judas betrayed Jesus, the apostles had to fill his place.
In Acts 1, Peter reminded them that the Holy Spirit had spoken through David about this event.
So the choice was not merely a human decision or a new instruction.
It was an act of obeying what God had already revealed in Scripture.
The disciples prayed, cast lots, and Matthias was chosen.
Therefore, his election was seen as the fulfillment of Scripture.
Answer:B. the fulfillment of the scripture