Acts 11:2-18
Summary for Acts 11:4-17: 11:4-17 a Peter reviewed the sequence of events, explaining that the whole development was the result of God’s initiative (11:12 b). Peter had eaten with Gentiles because God had made it clear that he should (11:4-12 c). Peter had then observed the Holy Spirit’s definite action of coming upon Gentiles, and he realized that they were being accepted and blessed by God just as Jewish believers had been (11:15-17 d; see 1:5 e). Peter was submitting to God’s will in admitting Gentiles to the church.11:18 f Peter’s logical, straightforward explanation convinced those who had objected—they recognized God’s hand at work in the conversion of the Gentiles and their receiving eternal life. However, issues relating to the inclusion of Gentiles would soon provoke a major crisis (15:1-35 g; Paul’s letter to the Galatians).
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