do not enter the Jewish faith that instead of circumcision they should practice immersion (for truly immersion is also a condition of full conversion), and a commemoration of the Sabbath was made for them on Sunday.

Paul believed that he was living in the "last days", and if Gentiles were to believe and work for the coming of the Jewish Messiah, they would help bring the world into a time of peace. This would be to the benefit of both Jew AND Gentile.  Paul also tells the Gentiles that they would be used as an important part of God’s redemption of Israel (the northern kingdom that had become lost).

Acts 13:47

NIV	47 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" 48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

How did this group of Jewish followers, many of whom believed that you had to become a complete convert to Judaism BEFORE you could be saved, eventually become “the Church” believing you should ABANDON Judaism for salvation?

We find the answer to that question by studying the journey Christianity takes from the Synagogue to the Church.

 

 

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