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In Acts, we read that when Peter told the Roman centurion, Cornelius, about Jesus and that Jesus is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead, and that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sin.

This is the gospel message, and it was (and is) appealing to non-Jews (gentiles) as well as to Jews.

Peter also realised at that time that non-Jews did not have to take on the Jewish law in order to become followers of Jesus - specifically they did not have to be circumcised, or formally adopt the Jewish religion.

Circumcision was a real barrier for non-Jewish males to take on the Jewish religion, and Peter's decision meant that one of the obstacles for non-Jews becoming Christians was removed.

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