Sect of the Pharisees explained their positions. (5)
Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the Law of Moses.

Much Discussion (6)
It would be interesting to hear this discussion.

Peter talked about Gentile acceptance. (7-11)
God wants Gentiles to be saved and showed his acceptance by giving them the Holy Spirit. There is no difference to God.
Why do you tempt God by making Gentiles wear a yoke that Jews could not bear.

Paul and Barnabas talked (12)
Told them what God had done through them.

James spoke (13-21)
Reviewed Peter's story that Gentiles were chosen by God.
Quoted Amos: God would build the church from both Jews and Gentiles.
Don't make it difficult on Gentiles
Write and make suggestions: Abstain from food polluted by idols, sexual sin, strangled meat and blood.

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