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"GODFEARERS" IN THE NEW TESTAMENT: THE PATTERN FOR GENTILE PARTICIPATION IN THE ISRAEL OF GOD #3
Recorded for us in the fifteenth chapter of the Book of Acts one of
the most important events recorded in all of Scripture. That event is
often overlooked by the majority of Christians who lack understanding of
the dynamics of the New Testament as well as the attending history and
culture of the first century. What we will see in this article is that "the
pattern" for Gentile inclusion into the Yeshua Messianic Movement
within Judaism is given by the Holy Spirit and enumerated by the Yeshua's
hand-picked pastor Yacov (James) as well as the other Apostles and elders
of the first century church. I must remind you that these instructions and
commands that came from "Yeshua's (Jesus') church was
AFTER THE CROSS
which has dramatic importance for us as "Christians" today.
Let us begin with a more detailed account of the history surrounding
the events that precipitated the Apostolic Council of 50 C.E.
On reaching Antioch in Syria, from which place they had been sent
forth on their mission, Paul and Barnabas took advantage of an early
opportunity to assemble the believers and rehearse "all that God had
done with them, and how He had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles."
Acts 14:27. The church at Antioch was a large and growing one. A center of
missionary activity, it was one of the most important of the groups of
Christian believers. Its membership was made up of many classes of people
from among both Jews and Gentiles.
While the apostles united with the ministers and lay members at
Antioch in an earnest effort to reach the Gentiles with the Gospel of
Christ, certain Jewish believers from Judea "of the sect of the
Pharisees" [some but not all believed this heresy] succeeded in
introducing a question that soon led to wide-spread controversy in the
church and brought consternation to the believing Gentiles. With great
assurance these Judaizing
teachers asserted that in order for Gentiles to be saved and accepted
within believing Israel, the believing Gentile must be circumcised and
must keep the entire Law of Moses just the way the Jew has to [613 mitzvot
which included circumcision].
Answer for yourself: Having read the
previous two articles, do you remember that Gentiles were not REQUIRED BY
GOD to be circumcised to be Godfearers and "accepted by Him" as
was Cornelius [circumcision was not part of the Noachide Laws], but only
circumcised if they wanted to be fully converted to Judaism and be
considered as if they were themselves "Jews'?
Answer for yourself: Are you beginning
to see the mercy of God which was expressed through Yeshua's death and
resurrection which catalyzed a movement within Judaism to take Eternal
Life through the Torah to Gentiles throughout the world which did not
require the rite of circumcision which was objectionable to the majority
of Gentile men and which caused many of them, as well as their families to
reject monotheism of Judaism and die eternally lost?
Paul and Barnabas, aware of the Laws of Noah and the Noachide
Covenant, and no longer bigoted in keeping such a simple salvation message
from multitudes of Gentiles (like Jonah had previously), met this false
doctrine [requiring circumcision and obedience to 613 Laws for Gentiles to
be accepted within the Jewish community and become "saved"] with
promptness and opposed the continued enforcement by Judaizing Jews of such
measures upon the Gentiles which God never gave them in the first place
for acceptance with Him (remember Cornelius?).
On the other hand, many of the believing Jews of Antioch favored the
position of these "circumcising and Judaizing" brethren which
had recently come from Judea,
for after all up until this time the only way Gentiles had full
acceptance with Jews and Judaism was through circumcision,
thereby making full conversion (proselyte) to Judaism which then made
these Gentile converts subject to all the Law like the Jews (613
Commandments).
From the result of the efforts and labors of Paul and Barnabas among
the Gentiles it was evident that their "converts" to Messianic
Judaism (whereby believing Gentiles were accepted within Judaism through
adherence to the Laws of Noah, kosher, and Sabbaths [including Feasts and
Festivals] without circumcision] would far exceed the Jewish converts in
number [requiring circumcision]. The Judaizing Jews feared that if all the
Law (613 Mitzvoth which included circumcision) and commandments were not
made obligatory upon the Gentiles as a condition of synagogue and church
fellowship, the national peculiarities of the Jews, which had hitherto
kept them distinct from all other people, would finally disappear from
among those who received the gospel message.
The Jews had always prided themselves upon their divinely appointed services, and many of those who had been accepted Yeshua as Messiah understood that God had once clearly outlined the Hebrew manner of worship, and that it was improbable that He would ever authorize a change in any of its specifications. They made one fatal flaw because of their racial prejudices…they imposed upon the Gentiles as conditions of acceptance measures which God never commanded of them; namely circumcision and adherence to all the 613 Commandments in the Law of Moses (as a Noachide believer God gave 7 Commandments or Categories with 66 subsets or manifestations, not 613). These bigoted Judaizing Jews insisted that circumcision and adherence to all 613 of the Mosaic Laws should be incorporated into the rites of Messianic Judaism as far as the Gentiles were concerned (we call Messianic Judaism today Messianic Christianity).
In the church at Antioch the consideration of the question of
circumcision resulted in much discussion and contention. Finally, the
members of the church, fearing that a division among them would be the
outcome of continued discussion, decided to send Paul and Barnabas, with
some responsible men from the Antioch Assembly, to Jerusalem to lay the
matter before the apostles and elders. There they were to meet delegates
from the different churches and those who had come to Jerusalem to attend
the approaching festivals. Meanwhile all controversy was to cease until a
final decision should be
given in general council by the leadership of Yeshua's church which were,
in this case, hand-picked by Yeshua himself to lead the movement in its
infancy. This decision on the matter was then to be universally
accepted by the different churches throughout the world as letters
recounting the final decision were to be circulated among the Gentile
churches worldwide.
On the way to Jerusalem the apostles visited the believers in the
cities through which they passed, and encouraged them by relating their
experience in the work of God and the conversion of the Gentiles.
At Jerusalem the delegates from Antioch met
the brethren of the various churches, who had gathered for a general
meeting, and to them they related the success that had attended their
ministry among the Gentiles. They then gave a clear outline of the
confusion that had resulted because "certain" converted
Pharisees (who had accepted Yeshua as Messiah) had gone to Antioch
declaring that, in order for the Gentiles who repented and believed in God
through Yeshua to be saved, these Gentile converts must be circumcised and
keep the law of Moses. Again we must understand that although the Bible
records this statement, it does not instruct us that this statement is
true, but to the contrary it instructs us that this view held by these
Judaizing Jews who believed in Yeshua was incorrect and not of God.
This question was warmly discussed in the assembly. Intimately
connected with the question of circumcision were several others demanding
careful study. One was the problem as to what attitude should be taken
toward the use of meats offered to idols. Many of the Gentile converts
were living among ignorant and superstitious people who made frequent
sacrifices and offerings to idols. The priests of this heathen worship
carried on an extensive merchandise with the offerings brought to them,
and the Jews feared that the Gentile converts would bring Christianity
into disrepute by purchasing that which had been offered to idols, thereby
sanctioning, in some measure, idolatrous customs.
Again, the Gentiles were accustomed to eat the flesh of animals that
has been strangled, while the Jews had been divinely instructed that when
beasts were killed for food, particular care was to be taken that the
blood should flow from the body; otherwise the meat would not be regarded
as wholesome. God had given these injunctions to the Jews for the purpose
of preserving their health. The Jews regarded it as sinful to use blood as
an article of diet. They held that the blood was the life, and that the
shedding of blood was in consequence of sin.
The Gentiles, on the contrary, practiced catching the blood that
flowed from the sacrificial victim and using it in the preparation of
food. The Jews could not believe that they ought to change the customs
they had adopted under the special direction of God. Therefore, as things
then stood, if Jew and Gentile should attempt to eat at the same table,
the former would be shocked and outraged by the latter.
The Gentiles, and especially the Greeks, were extremely licentious,
and there was danger that some, unconverted in heart, would make a
profession of faith without repenting of their evil practices. The Jewish
Christians could not tolerate the immorality that was not even regarded as
criminal by the heathen. With this understanding you can see why some of
the Jewish Messianic believers considered it as highly proper that
circumcision and the observance of the Jewish Law should be enjoined on
the Gentile converts as a test of their sincerity and devotion. This, they
believed, would prevent the addition to the church of those who, adopting
the faith without true conversion of heart, might afterward bring reproach
upon the cause by immorality and excess.
The various points involved in the settlement of the main question
at issue seemed to present before the council insurmountable difficulties.
But the Holy Spirit had, in reality, already settled this question, upon
the decision of which seemed to depend the prosperity, if not the very
existence and influence, of the Christian church.
"When there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said
unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made
choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the
gospel, and believe." He
reasoned that the Holy Spirit had decided the matter under dispute by
descending with equal power upon the uncircumcised
Gentiles and the circumcised Jews.
He recounted his vision, in which God had presented before him a sheet
filled with all manner of four-footed beasts and had bidden him kill and
eat. When he refused, affirming that he had never eaten that which was
common or unclean, the answer had been, "What God hath cleansed, that
call not thou common." Acts 10:15.
Peter related the plain interpretation of these words, which was
given him almost immediately in his summons to go to the centurion and
instruct him in the faith of Yeshua. This message showed that
God was no respecter of
persons but rather accepted and acknowledged all men everywhere who feared
Him (regardless if circumcised [Jews] or uncircumcised [Gentiles].
Peter told of his astonishment when, in speaking the words of truth to
those assembled at the home of Cornelius, he witnessed the Holy Spirit
taking possession of his hearers, Gentiles as well as Jews. The same light
and glory that was reflected upon the circumcised Jews shone also upon the
faces of the uncircumcised Gentiles. This was God's warning that Peter was
not to regard one as inferior to the other, for through faith, repentance,
and obedience all of God's children are accepted with Him.
Once before, Peter had reasoned with his brethren concerning the
conversion of Cornelius and his friends, and his fellowship with them. As
he on that occasion related how the Holy Spirit fell on the Gentiles he
declared, "Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as He did
unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could
withstand God?" Acts 11:17. Now, with equal fervor and force, he
said: "God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them
(uncircumcised Gentiles who had not made full conversion to Judaism) the
Holy Ghost, even as He did unto us (circumcised Jews); and put no
difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Now
therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples,
which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?"
Answer for yourself: What was this
yoke that these Judaizing believing Jews tried to put on Gentile believers
in God through Yeshua?
You see, God never
promised salvation to the Jewish people by obedience to the Law, but by
faith only. Obedience was expected by God for His precious gift of
forgiveness of sins.
This "yoke" which was being Placed upon believing uncircumcised Gentiles was "obedience for salvation" [in particular circumcision and obeying all the 613 Laws]. These Judaizing believing Jews had forgotten that God never put on them circumcision and obedience to all the 613 Laws "FOR SALVATION," and to do so in regard to these Gentiles who are coming to God without circumcision was not of God.
Peter's address brought the assembly to a point where they could
listen with patience to Paul and Barnabas, who related their experience in
working for the Gentiles. "All the multitude kept silence, and gave
audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had
wrought among the Gentiles by them."
James, the Pastor of the Jerusalem Church also bore his testimony
with decision, declaring that it was God's purpose to bestow upon the
Gentiles the same privileges and blessings that had been granted to the
Jews.
The Holy
Spirit saw good not to impose the law of circumcision, as well as all the
613 Laws of Moses on the Gentile converts, and the mind of the apostles
regarding this matter was as the mind of the Spirit of God.
James
presided at the council, and his final decision was, "Wherefore my
sentence is, that we trouble not them (by imposing mandatory circumcision
and adherence to 613 Laws of Moses upon these Gentiles who are only by God
the Laws of Noah), which from among the Gentiles are turned to God."
If the Gentiles wanted to acquire commandments that would be their free
choice whereby they could choose to obey those things which pleased God
(Isa. 56).
In this instance James seems to have been chosen as the one to
announce the decision arrived at by the council. It was his sentence that
the entire Mosaic Law, which had previously been required by Jews for
acceptance of Gentiles, and especially the ordinance of circumcision,
should not be urged upon the Gentiles, or even recommended to them any
longer.
Compelled by the love of Christ,
the Apostles repented of their racial bigotry and returned to what God had
originally given all Gentiles (the Covenant and Laws of Noah), which when
accepted and applied in their lives, brought acceptance with Him
(remember Cornelius' prayers and alms was accepted with God before
he was instructed by the Apostle Peter and had faith in Yeshua.
James, the Pastor of Yeshua's Church, sought to impress upon the
minds of his brethren the fact that, in turning to God and accepting the
tenants of Biblical Judaism (becoming new creatures as 2 Cor. 5:17 showed
in the last article), the Gentiles had made a great change in their lives
and that much caution should be used not to trouble them with perplexing
and doubtful questions of minor importance, lest they be discouraged in
following God.
The Gentile converts, however, were to give up the customs that were
inconsistent with the principles contained in the Law of Moses. The
apostles and elders therefore agreed to instruct the Gentiles in the
Gentile nations of the world by letter to abstain from meats offered to
idols, from fornication, from things strangled, and from blood (4 of the 7
Laws of Noah). These
proto-Christians (Godfearers) were to be urged to keep the commandments
which applied to them and which God had given them and to lead holy lives.
They were not required by God or the Messianic Community (Yeshua's Church"
to adhere to or observe Laws and Commandments which men laid upon them!
Also, they were free to choose others commandments and incorporate them
within their lives as such pleases God, but this was a matter for their
further education, and such choices were to be manifestations of their
love for God and their fellow man. They were also to be assured that the
men who had declared circumcision to be binding were not authorized to do
so by the apostles, because James distinctly tells us that he, nor any
others under his authority gave such a command (Acts 15:24).
Paul and Barnabas were recommended to them as men who had hazarded
their lives for the Lord. Judas and Silas were sent with these apostles
to declare to the Gentiles
worldwide by word of mouth the decision of the council: "It seemed
good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than
these necessary things; that ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and
from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if
ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well." The four servants
of God were sent to Antioch with the epistle and message of the First
Church Council that was to put an end to all controversy; for
it was the voice of the highest authority upon the earth; namely the
continued ministry of Yeshua through the Holy Spirit!
Answer for yourself: As a Christian
today, have you been made aware of the Noachide Laws and that they are
considered as "necessary things" by the Holy Spirit and Yeshua
for you to be part of His Church?
Answer for yourself: If these
"necessary things" concerning
the Laws of Noah were required to be a member in Yeshua's Church, then if
you are not as Godfearers and believing Gentiles like Cornelius adhering
to such things as kosher laws which are contained within the Laws of the
Covenant of Noah, then, according to Yeshua's Church and the decision
rendered which seemed good to James and the Apostles as well as the Holy
Spirit, are you SPIRITUALLY and OBEDIENTLY actually part of Christ's
Church or man's church (even though you attend a gathering somewhere)?
Answer for yourself: Since you were
most likely not aware of the gravity of the situation, what do you think
would have happened to you once you died and only then came to the truth?
Answer for yourself: Now, having come
to the truth, do you remember that Yeshua said: "why do you say you
love me and not obey me?" Well it is quite evident that Yeshua has
commanded certain things be done by Gentile believers (Godfearers), and
the omission of those in the light of Scriptural knowledge can only be
understood as rebellion which is as bad a sin as witchcraft!
Answer for yourself: I understand that
if asked you will say you love Yeshua, but how strong is that love
for him if you fail to take to heart the message presented in this article
and repent of false belief systems you inherited in Gentile anti-Semitic
churches your whole life because your traditional Gentile Pastors have
failed to study out such truths?
The council which decided this case was composed of apostles and
teachers who had been prominent in raising up the Jewish and Gentile
Christian churches, with chosen delegates from various places. Elders from
Jerusalem and deputies from Antioch were present, and the most influential
churches were represented. The council moved in accordance with the
dictates of enlightened judgment, and with the dignity of a church
established by the divine will. As a result of their deliberations they
all saw that God Himself had answered the question at issue by bestowing
upon the Gentiles the Holy Ghost; and they realized that it was their part
to follow the guidance of the Spirit by re-affirming the Laws of Noah upon
all Gentile believers as "necessary " for their inclusion and
right fellowship in the Israel of God..
The entire body of Christians was not called to vote upon the
question. The "apostles and elders," men of influence and
judgment, framed and issued the decree, which was thereupon generally
accepted by the Christian churches. Not
all, however, were pleased with the decision; not will be with these
articles. But the truth is the truth! There was a
faction of ambitious and self-confident brethren who disagreed with it,
and will with what I have exposed in this article.
But dear child of God, Biblical history as well as the original languages
of the Bible does not lie and is the final authority in all issues of
disagreement! Those who disagree with what is written in these
articles by murmuring and faultfinding, and proposing new plans and
seeking to pull down the work of the men whom God had ordained to teach
the gospel message to a world full of Gentiles (no less James, John,
Peter, Paul) will get their full reward for being false teachers! From the
first the church has had such obstacles to meet and ever will have till
the close of time.
The broad and far-reaching decisions of the general council brought
confidence into the ranks of the Gentile believers, and the cause of God
prospered. In Antioch the church was favored with the presence of Judas
and Silas, the special messengers who had returned with the apostles from
the meeting in Jerusalem. "Being prophets also themselves,"
Judas and Silas, "exhorted the brethren with many words, and
confirmed them" by sharing the decision of the Jerusalem Council and
James. These godly men tarried in Antioch for a time. "Paul also and
Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the
Lord, with many others also."
The history of this momentous event in the spread of the Gospel to
the Gentiles like you and me stands as a solemn warning to men in
positions of trust in the cause of God, that they may not fail in
integrity, but firmly adhere to principle. The greater the
responsibilities placed upon the human agent, and the larger his
opportunities to dictate and control, the more harm he is sure to do if he
does not carefully follow the way of the Lord and labor in harmony with
the decisions arrived at by the general body of believers in united
council.
In his ministry, Paul was often compelled to stand alone. He was
specially taught of God and dared make no concessions that would involve
principle. At times the burden was heavy, but Paul stood firm for the
right. He realized that the church must never be brought under the control
of human power. The traditions and maxims of men must not take the place
of revealed truth. The advance of the gospel message must not be hindered
by the prejudices and preferences of men, whatever might be their position
in the church. It is such a spirit that Bet Emet Ministries continues to
illuminate the way of obedience and holiness which is a measure of our
love for God.
Answer for yourself:
Was the Book of Acts written following the cross?
Yes.
Answer for yourself: If
we discover major teachings from Yeshua's church issued AFTER THE CROSS
which were directed to ALL the Gentiles of the known world, then should
this teaching and practice intended for Gentiles (like you and me-remember
that it came AFTER THE CROSS OF THE MESSIAH), also apply to us today? Most
assuredly!
Answer for yourself: When Yeshua
commanded his disciples and Apostles to go into all the world and "teach
them (Gentiles) to observe those things I have commanded you," can we
say for certain that some of "those things" which were to be
taught and obeyed by ALL the Gentiles was the decision and teachings that
would later come from the first "church council" in 50 C.E.
since such teaching is said to "seem right to the Holy Spirit?"
Most assuredly!
Answer for yourself: Do you see that
the momentous decisions reached at the first church council literally laid
the foundation for what was "necessary" for Gentiles to be "saved"
and included in the Yeshua (Jesus) Messianic Movement and church? Most
assuredly we can and must since it not only "seemed right to the Holy
Spirit" but was understood as being taught by Yeshua to the disciples
previously (yet unrecorded for us)? Yes.
Answer for yourself: As you read the
following articles, I ask you to be honest in asking yourself that if
Gentiles like you and me are to be "taught to obey those things
Yeshua commanded them," then why is it that you have been attending
Christian Churches your whole life and never were acquainted with nor
taught to obey the things that you discovered in these articles? You must
answer that for yourself.
Answer for yourself: Is it of the
remotest possibility that you, after finishing this article, will come to
the inescapable conclusion that you have definitely failed to be taught
many fundament truths concerning the foundations of what your faith in
Yeshua should consist of and commanded by the first church of Yeshua? Most
assuredly!
So often many mistakenly believe that the "cross of Christ"
altered "this or that" whereby many mistakenly lean on their own
understanding or other's erroneous teachings in arriving at conclusions
that often set the course of their beliefs, conduct and behavior which,
unfortunately, CANNOT
be supported and affirmed when compared with many Scriptures that "correct"
such conclusions. Thus, our faith and conduct cannot be RIGHT, and thus
accepted by God if it does not line up with EVERY
SCRIPTURE. Unknowingly,
much of the traditional Christian's reasoning violates Scripture and often
such reasoning, when conceived in acts and deed, is defined by the Bible
as "sin." The root of such "sin" and error
is "false teachings" which often is caused by the lack of
in-depth teaching by the vast majority of Christianity today which seems
to focus on "milk" instead of the "meat" of the Word
of God. Without knowledge of the Bible as it was taught and understood
when written and received by the "hearers," we cannot be sure
that our understanding is right because, as you have seen, and continue to
see, the English language does great injustice to both the Greek and
Hebrew language, thus distorting and completely changing the original
meanings of Scripture in numerous instances.
The sad thing is that we spend our whole lives "thinking"
our life-style is pleasing to God, where if we would have studied,
learned, and repented where necessary, we could have spotted hidden sins
from our lack of understanding of the Bible, therefore having confident
assurance we both are acceptable to God and a good witness to others.
Answer for yourself: Has the failure
on your part to study in-depth robbed you of vital information so
necessary to your obedience to God? Most definitely.
Answer for yourself: Is the church
council of 50 C.E. LOADED with hidden truths which, when known, should
alter the course of the Christian's life? Most definitely!
As you can see, this momentous church council occurred in 50 C.E. in
Jerusalem and speaks to the Christian today. Sadly, very few Christians
have known the extent of what is taught in Acts 15, nor heard their pastor
teach on the subject. The participants at this first church council are
the zakenim (elders) and sh'likiim (apostles) which formed the foundation
for this new Messianic movement which was headed by Yeshua, the chief
cornerstone. Let us never forget that Yeshua's church is built upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, and not the Baptists or the
Catholics, yet the majority of Christians today know very little about the
"apostolic doctrine" taught by the early church of the first
century.
Ephesians chapter two draws out attention now.
Eph 2:19 Now <3767> therefore <686> ye are <2075> (5748) no more <3765> strangers <3581> and <2532> foreigners <3941>, but <235> fellowcitizens <4847> with the saints <40>, and <2532> of the household <3609> of God <2316>;
20 And are built <2026> (5685) upon <1909>
the foundation <2310> of the apostles <652>
and <2532> prophets <4396>, Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>
himself <846> being <5607> (5752) the chief corner <204>
[stone]
Lexicon Greek 2310
2310 themelios {them-el'-ee-os} or themelion {them-el'-ee-on} from a derivative of 5087; TDNT - 3:63,322; adj AV - foundation 16; 16
Notice that in verse 19 the subject of the verse are Gentiles who
are coming to God through Yeshua. It
is these Gentiles, like you and I, who are built upon the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, and NOT DENOMINATIONAL AND NON-DENOMINATIONAL
doctrines and teachings which can be shown to violate and contradict
Scripture. The Bible clearly and distinctly tells we are to be
built upon the foundation of the Apostle's Doctrine (the Apostle's system
of truth).
Answer for yourself: Are you confident
that what you have heard preached in your church you whole life is the
Apostle's system of truth? How can you be sure?
You are mistaken if you said
yes, for the vast majority of contemporary Christian churches today teach
and preach an anti-Semitic and anti-Judaic doctrine, either knowingly or
unknowingly. Either way, this doctrine is incorrect and leads
to major violations of obedience that the Bible terms "sin." The
tragic part is that the vast majority of good Christians are not aware of
such "sin" that is robed in religious doctrines.
Instead, the average Christian knows only their "denominational
and denominational" doctrines, which more often than not,
conflicts and opposes "Apostolic
Doctrine" which Yeshua and the Apostles both believed, taught, and
took to the Gentiles in fulfillment of the Great Commission. You may have
never noticed, but the Great Commission of Matt. 28 DOES NOT SAY to take
Yeshua to the world, but the Torah and the Law of Moses in the form of
obedience to Commandments. Maybe you should read it for yourself slowly
and think what it is really saying and not rely on what you have heard
others say it says!
"Not so you say," well lets investigate the Great
Commission in the next article and I promise you that you will be amazed
by what you will now learn. Shalom!
Bennoah1@airmail.net