The Ark of the Covenant Is a Place of Prayer and Song for All Nations

The contrast between the law and christ is also present in paul's message. Peter, here, called simeon by james, has given personal testimony of the gospel going to the gentiles. The inclusion of the gentiles then, was always part of god's purpose. While this might have taken them by surprise, god had foretold this beforehand. And when they looked back in the scripture, they find confirming evidence. They lay four requirements upon the gentiles: abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things that have been strangled and from blood. This is one of the ways that they would express their love for each other in the body