Acts 15:12-18
12 Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. 13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, “Men and brethren, listen to me: 14 Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. 15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: ... So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things.’ 18 “Known to God from eternity are all His works.
When the church heard of God's work among the nations, they were quiet and contemplative. Then the leader James spoke to again point back to scripture, showing how even non-Jews would be called by His name. The Lord does these things, so how could they not agree with His word? God knows all He does from the beginning to end of time, for He appointed it to be so and had the prophets write down what He purposed. So we must seek answers and direction likewise.
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