Bible Question:
Paul’s missionary work created a controversy in the church. What was the nature of the Jew-Gentile controversy and how did the church handle it? |
Bible Answer: Shalom Inwright, It wasn't a controversy in "the church," it was in the Jewish community. The Jews couldn't understand how Gentiles fit into God's plan of salvation apart from physical conversion and mikvah (i.e., circumcision and water immersion). Paul's teachings appeared contradictory to the Law (it wasn't but it was somewhat contradictory to the Rabbinic interpretation of the Law) so - confusion and controversy. Read the book of Acts, and do some digging - clean, comfortable archeaology, finding nuggets and true treasure. Life is good. Have fun. Cheri |