Question 40
Mission to the Gentiles“It is necessary to circumcise them, and to charge them to keep the law of Moses.”
In response to the Pharisees' statement above, Peter rebuked them by saying that God has
- A.cleansed the Gentiles' heart by faith.
- B.put the yoke upon the Gentiles' necks.
- C.made circumcision for only those in leadership.
- D.chosen the Israelites among other people.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (cleansed the Gentiles' heart by faith.)
Explanation
Peter said God made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, “but cleansed their hearts by faith” (Acts 15:9).