Circumcision
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Article 16: The Jerusalem Council – Apostolic Debate on Gentile Circumcision
1. IntroductionThe Jerusalem Council, recorded in Acts 15, marks a pivotal moment of doctrinal debate among the apostles and elders concerning the inclusion of Gentile believers and the necessity of circumcision. This event reflects early church efforts to resolve theological conflict within the same generation. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextAs…
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4. Circumcision, Law, and Gospel: The Theological Core of the Paul-Peter Dispute
1. Introduction The conflict between Paul and Peter at Antioch centres on profound theological issues regarding the Mosaic Law, particularly circumcision, and the nature of the gospel. This article examines these theological tensions, elucidating how they underpin their dispute and illuminate early Christian doctrine. 2. Circumcision as a Sign of…
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Chapter 4: Circumcision, Law, and the Gospel
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Later that evening, after the confrontation, Paul and Peter sat apart from the others, shadows flickering on the walls. Peter broke the silence. “Paul, you challenge me on the Law—on circumcision, the very sign of God’s covenant with Abraham.”…