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NASB | Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brethren, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began teaching the brothers, "Unless you are circumcised in accordance with the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." [Gen 17:9-14] |
Bible Question: Chapter 15 of Acts tells of a dissension that threatened the early church. What was the fuss about and how was it settled? |
Bible Answer: Dear Hank, The first verse speaks of the 'Judaizers' (from Judea) that came to (Syrian) Antioch saying that circumcision was required for salvation. (Which would effectively cut women away from Christ, pun intended:-) Thought the focus was on circumcision, these men were also attempting to require the whole Law of Christians, which would make our faith into a sect of Judaism. Paul and Barnabas had 'no small dispute' with them, and were sent to Jerusalem to ask for wisdom. Peter stood up to say that Christians should not be made to bear what Jews could not, the Law. After Paul and Barnabas gave testimony of their mission journey, the apostles and elders agreed to send emmissaries to Antioch with a letter discrediting the requirements of the 'Judaizers,' and encouraging the saints to abstain from pagan offerings and practicing immorality. In other words, we are not bound by the fetters of the Law, rather by Christ's work in the heart, which sets us free! In Jesus' name, charis |
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