Acts 15

Acts 15 describes a crucial early church meeting where leaders discussed whether Gentile (non-Jewish) believers needed to follow Jewish laws, like circumcision, to be saved. Some insisted they adopt Jewish customs, but others, led by Paul and Barnabas, argued salvation is through faith in Jesus alone. After much debate, the leaders decided that Gentiles should not be burdened with all Jewish laws but should avoid certain practices related to idol-worship and morality. This decision marked a significant step in including non-Jewish believers and clarified that salvation is based on faith, not strict adherence to the Jewish law.