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What does the Bible say about the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15?

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The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 addressed the issue of salvation, emphasizing that it is through the grace of Jesus Christ, not by works.

The Jerusalem Council documented in Acts 15 was a crucial meeting where the apostles united to resolve the question of how God saves sinners. Some individuals claimed that salvation required adherence to the law of Moses and circumcision, representing a religion of works. However, the apostles affirmed that salvation is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, as Peter articulated when he stated, 'we believe that through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved even as they' (Acts 15:11). This council exemplified the principle that our relationship with God is founded on Jesus' finished work, establishing that works cannot contribute to one’s salvation but rather that it is a gift of grace.
Scripture References: Acts 15:1-11

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