Day 331

“We’re Saved through Grace”

Acts 14:27–15:1–21

The Antioch church rejoiced. God had opened the door of faith for the Gentiles!

But then some people came to Antioch from Judea. They said, “You Gentile Christians must keep Moses’ law.”

But Paul and Barnabus said, “God is happy that the Gentiles have believed in Jesus. They don’t have to do anything else to be saved.” So the apostles and leaders called a meeting in Jerusalem. Paul and Barnabas went there to discuss this important problem.

The first person to speak was Peter. “Brothers, God gave the Gentiles the Holy Spirit. I was at Cornelius’ house when it happened. So God must not see a difference between them and us. Anyway, no one has ever been able to keep Moses’ law. We’re saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus. So are the Gentiles.”

Paul and Barnabas then told of the wonders God did among the Gentiles. James had the final word: “God wants to make the Gentiles into a people for his name. Let’s not trouble those who are turning to God.”

Questions: What did the people from Judea say the Gentiles had to do? How did Peter say people are saved?