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This week’s Bible chat is based on:
- Acts 15:1–35
Helpful read for our next Bible chat:
- Acts 15:22–16:5
Key Points
- Certain Jews said circumcision was a requirement for salvation. Other Christians disagreed. Acts 15:1,2
- Instead of continuing to argue (I’m not sure how friendly–or not–the debate was!), some of the respected brethren, the apostles & elders got together to prayerfully discuss the matter.
There’s a lesson for us if we even stop there! Even God says, “Come let us reason together.”![;)]()
Is 1:18
- Circumcision was required in the “law of Moses.” God designed the law of Moses. The covenant of circumcision was 1st given to Abraham. Genesis 17
- God *had* said that any male desiring to be part of His people *had* to be circumcised… Example: Exodus 12:48
- Why were some people saying it was different now?
- God had made it clear to Peter in his vision that no man ought to be called unclean. Acts 10:28
- To top it off now, God had poured out His Spirit on *uncircumcised Gentiles*! How was that for an argument?
Consider the implications here…
“Circumcise therefore the foreskin of your heart, and be no more stiffnecked.” Deut 10:16 God is after hearts.
“Abstain from pollutions of idols.” 2nd Commandment
“…and from fornication.” 7th Commandment
“…and from things strangled & from blood.” A matter of health.
Let no man judge you in things “which are a shadow of things to come,” Paul said. Col 2:16,17 But… #myBiblechat
— Sheila Edeliant (@HastenHome) May 10, 2013
Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 ….
Be in health. 3 John 2 and ….
Keep His Commandments 1 John 5:2,3; Rev 14:12
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— Carol (@rn2bcarol) May 10, 2013
@hastenhomeCircumcision is one of the #Heart.#myBiblechat
— connie hawley (@kings_favchild) May 10, 2013
Now, we know when we step out of the world & into Christ,we ought not keep all the same habits & activities — right?
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— Sheila Edeliant (@HastenHome) May 10, 2013
Join us next time for #myBiblechat… Paul and Barnabas disagree — very sharply. :/
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