✝️ New Testament
Hard
In the context of the early church, what was the primary theological significance of the Jerusalem Council's decision (Acts 15) regarding Gentile converts and their adherence to Mosaic Law?
A
It definitively established the superiority of Jewish Christians over Gentile Christians, ensuring their continued leadership.
B
It demonstrated the early church's commitment to maintaining strict adherence to all aspects of the Mosaic Law for all believers.
C
It underscored the understanding that salvation is received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, irrespective of adherence to Jewish ceremonial laws, thereby opening the Gospel to all nations.
D
It represented a temporary compromise to prevent division within the church, with the expectation that Gentile converts would eventually fully adopt Jewish customs.