Acts 11 ~ Circumcisers Criticize Cephas + PDF Discussion Guide

What is the purpose of this chapter? Why did Luke write it? This was a pivotal turning point in the history of Christianity. The Jerusalem church’s acceptance of uncircumcised Gentiles as full, card-carrying members was key to the advance of the Gospel worldwide. Rather than remaining a Jewish cult in a remote area of the Roman Empire, Christianity could now grow to become a worldwide movement consisting of people from every conceivable background. That they were called Christians rather than Jews flags a new chapter in the church’s expansion.