The Gospel brought liberty to a culture that had long been bound in tradition. Jewish customs were a big deal in Jerusalem, and some new believers in the first century insisted that converts to the Christian faith keep observing Jewish laws. The conflict was sharp, and Paul had to settle an argument that put the outreach of the Gospel at risk.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 27, 2013
The Gospel brought liberty to a culture that had long been bound in tradition. Jewish customs were a big deal in Jerusalem, and some new believers in the first century insisted that converts to the Christian faith keep observing Jewish laws. The conflict was sharp, and Paul had to settle an argument that put the outreach of the Gospel at risk.