“If this were true, Gentiles would still need to be circumcised before becoming Christian.”
At no time did the Apostles teach that circumcision was required for salvation before deciding that it was not required for salvation.
I never said they did. Gee how words do get twisted.
There was a question as to whether a Gentile had to be circumcised in order to be a Christian. Must they first be subject to the old covenant before being received into the new.
Some said yes. Paul said no. The Council of Jerusalem was called to decide this issue. The Holy Spirit led them to the answer.
That is a development of doctrine under the authority given the Apostles by Christ and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
That is the pattern set and since followed by the Church.
OH?
JESUS, Himself TAUGHT it to some folks: reply #33.
John 6 was mentioned a lot in this thread, but the FACTS presented in reply #33 have not been addressed.
Nor the REQUIREMENTS found in ACTS chapter 15.
Of the RCC today, they could recycle the old Virginia Slims slogan: You've come a LONG way, baby!
