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“We Have Come to a Unanimous Decision”“Bearing Thorough Witness” About God’s Kingdom
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On the other hand, this decision would show respect for the conscience of Jewish Christians, who over the years had heard “Moses . . . read aloud in the synagogues on every sabbath.”b (Acts 15:21) The recommended course would surely strengthen the bond between Jewish and Gentile Christians.
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“We Have Come to a Unanimous Decision”“Bearing Thorough Witness” About God’s Kingdom
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b James wisely referred to the writings of Moses, which included not only the Law code but also a record of God’s dealings and indications of His will that predated the Law. For example, God’s view of blood, adultery, and idolatry can be plainly seen in Genesis. (Gen. 9:3, 4; 20:2-9; 35:2, 4) Jehovah thus revealed principles that are binding on all of mankind, whether Jew or Gentile.
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