Acts 15

Commentary

Acts 15 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Acts, as it marks the first major dispute between the Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church. The dispute centers around the question of whether Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses in order to be saved. The Jewish believers, led by James, argue that Gentiles must be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses in order to be saved. The Gentile believers, led by Paul and Barnabas, argue that Gentiles do not need to be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses in order to be saved. The dispute is eventually resolved by the council of Jerusalem, which is convened to discuss the issue. After much debate, the council decides that Gentiles do not need to be circumcised and keep the Law of Moses in order to be saved. Instead, the council decides that Gentiles must abstain from certain practices that are considered to be idolatrous and immoral. The decision of the council of Jerusalem is significant because it marks a major shift in the early church. Prior to this decision, the church was largely composed of Jewish believers who followed the Law of Moses. After this decision, the church began to include Gentile believers who did not follow the Law of Moses. This decision allowed the church to expand beyond the boundaries of Judaism and become a more diverse and inclusive community. Overall, Acts 15 is an important chapter in the book of Acts because it marks the first major dispute between Jewish and Gentile believers in the early church and the resolution of that dispute. The decision of the council of Jerusalem allowed the church to expand beyond the boundaries of Judaism and become a more diverse and inclusive community.

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