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This verse was saying that Peter and the believing Jews were saved and the believing Gentiles were saved as well and did not need to be circumcised and keep the law.....neither Jews or Gentiles were saved by keeping the law
I thought about what you said here and realized you are saying Jesus would not mislead Paul in giving him a different message to preach........Jesus was giving Paul further revelation
But what else did Peter say about the resurrection...........[Act 2:30 KJV] 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
Peter is saying Christ died for Israel's sins not ours as seen in Hebrews....................[Heb 9:15 KJV] 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance..............Paul revealed his death and resurrection was for us as well
If there was only one gospel and Gentiles were saved by it then look at this verse.................[Act 16:3 KJV] 3 Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek.........why were Gentiles prohibited from temple worship?
The circumstances surrounding Peter's experience were significant and deeply impactful. Initially, he received a summons from a group of Gentile individuals known as "God-fearers," who expressed a desire to learn about salvation. Despite his eagerness to share the message of Christ, Peter hesitated. His reluctance stemmed from the understanding that associating with Gentiles would make him ceremonially unclean according to Jewish law, which dictated strict separation from non-Jewish individuals.
In the teachings of the New Testament, salvation is deeply intertwined with the concept of sanctification. This process begins with being "born again," which signifies a profound spiritual transformation that allows an individual to enter into a new life of faith. It involves receiving the Holy Spirit, symbolizing the presence of Christ within a believer.
Following his profound conversion experience, Paul found himself compelled to reevaluate his entire perspective on life, particularly in relation to his Jewish faith. This transformative moment marked a pivotal shift in his understanding of spirituality and belief. Central to this change was Jesus’ teachings, which emphasized the significance of inner faith over the external observance of rituals and traditional Jewish practices. This inward focus challenged Paul to reconsider the essence of his devotion, leading him to embrace a more personal and experiential understanding of his relationship with God, one that transcended mere compliance with religious customs.
By Peter's preaching the Gentiles did believe but he wasnt preaching to the Gentiles...........[Act 10:42 KJV] 42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God [to be] the Judge of quick and dead.
Believing Jesus's name (that he is Christ the Son of God John 20:31 for eternal life is not the same as believing Christ died for our sins was buried and rose for our justification
[Eph 2:11-13 KJV] 11 Wherefore remember, that ye [being] in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: 13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
I agree; these concepts are distinct and should not be conflated. However, it's important to consider the context of Jesus's time. Many individuals who were unwilling to accept the notion of Jesus's divine nature also rejected the evidence of his miracles and teachings. These beliefs about Jesus—his death, burial, and resurrection—are intricately connected and form a unified understanding of his role in salvation.
It's crucial to steer clear of a common misconception that many fall into, which is the belief that salvation is based on our actions or deeds. Instead, we should recognize that salvation fundamentally defines our very essence and identity. This distinction between what we "BE" and what we "DO" is significant.
We are to believe that Jesus is Christ the Son of God ............[Rom 1:3-4 KJV] 3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared [to be] the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:.......during Christ's earthly ministry all that was required for eternal life was to believe on him to believe on his name that he was Christ the Son of God...............for us for eternal life we are to believe the gospel revealed thru Paul that He died for our sins as our substitute was buried and rose for our justification..........we should then transform our minds.... walk in the Spirit by obeying his word in Paul's epistles
I would approach the explanation differently, as it can come across as a simplistic, step-by-step process. The crucial element in the concept of salvation is the indwelling presence of the Spirit of God within us. When God imparts His Spirit into our hearts, it transforms our understanding and belief. This divine indwelling inspires us to recognize and affirm that Christ is indeed the Son of God, that Jesus holds the title of Lord, and that He sacrificed Himself for our sins, among other key truths.
I think salvation is simple ........we just have to obey the gospel and believe it
I think we are sanctified by his Word........................[Eph 5:25-26 KJV] 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
