It was decided that a person did not need to become a gentile to become a Jew
Gentiles had recently been allowed into the congregation, and the Jews felt that these men should be circumcised, "according to the custom of Moses." The Gentiles didn't agree with this. Paul and Barnabus and some others went to Jerusalem to have the "apostles and elders" settle the dispute. They decided the Gentiles would not be required to be circumcised.
Acts 15 in the New Testament outlines the meeting of the Jerusalem Council. The council was called because Gentiles were being told they had to be circumcised (as part of the law of Moses) to be saved. The result or "accomplishment" of the council's meeting is known as the apostolic decree (Acts 15:20, 29; 21:25). It is a list of requirements for Gentiles.
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
The Council of Jerusalem was the Church Council held at Jerusalem.
The Council of Jerusalem was a meeting of Christian leaders in about 50 AD, which is described in Acts 15 and possibly in Galatians 2. The Council concluded that gentiles who convert to Christianity are not obliged to keep the Law of Moses, in particular they are not obliged to practise circumcision.
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There is no important outcome of the council of Jerusalem. It was one of the less-important council's
It depends on whether you count the Council of Jerusalem or not. The Council of Jerusalem, in the book of Acts, was the first great Council of the Church, the next 21 are listed at the link below, starting with the Council of Nicea.
The Jerusalem council was held in Acts chapter 15. It was a meeting of the early Christian leaders to discuss the inclusion of Gentile believers in the church without the need for circumcision.
Jesus? Those who were leaders in the early Christian community included people like James the brother of Jesus (who presided over the first church council in Jerusalem), Peter who preached the first sermon at Pentecost and Paul who brought the Gospel to the Gentiles.
The Council of Jerusalem.
It depends on whether you count the Council of Jerusalem or not. The Council of Jerusalem, in the book of Acts, was the first great Council of the Church, the next 21 are listed at the link below, starting with the Council of Nicea.