The Jerusalem Council

A key question sparked intense debate: must Gentile believers observe Jewish law and receive circumcision? The apostles and elders gathered in Jerusalem for a meeting. Peter recounted how God gave the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles. Barnabas and Paul reported the miracles God performed among the Gentiles. James cited the words of the prophets and made a ruling. The council made a historic decision: the Gentiles do not need to be circumcised.