Acts 15:8

"When there had been much discussion, Peter rose up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that a good while ago God made a choice among you that by my mouth the nations should hear the word of the Good News and believe."

Key Reflection

Peter's statement underscores that God had already chosen to use the early church, including Gentiles, for the spread of the Gospel—a key decision that preceded and paved the way for the inclusion of non-Jews in the Christian community. This highlights how divine purpose transcends human limitations and preconceptions, affirming that the Good News was meant for all peoples.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. And God, which knoweth the hearts, Ac 1:24. God thus knew whether they were true converts or not, and gave a demonstration that he acknowledged them as his. Giving them the holy Ghost, etc. Ac 10:45,46. {h} "which knoweth the hearts" Ac 1:24 {*} "witness" "Bore testimony to them" {+} "holy Ghost" "Spirit" __________________________________________________________________

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