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What does the Bible say about the ceremonial law and salvation?

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The Bible teaches that salvation is by grace through faith alone, and not dependent on adherence to the ceremonial law.

The ceremonial law, including practices like circumcision, was not intended to be a means of salvation for either Jews or Gentiles. In Acts 15, the apostles concluded that the Gentiles should not be burdened with the yoke of the law, as salvation comes through faith in Christ alone. Peter argues that God made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles when granting salvation, emphasizing that purification comes through faith, not through fulfilling the law’s demands. Therefore, the belief that one must follow the ceremonial law for salvation is contrary to the gospel of grace presented in the New Testament.
Scripture References: Acts 15:10-11, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

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