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Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

Acts 15:11

But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they. "

1. There is one set of rules for ALL men. They will be saved by the save process (faith, repentance, and baptism) that saved Jewish converts.

2. There is one body (church). See Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 4:4. There is not a Jewish church and a separate Gentile church.

3. There are not different rules for some to be saved than for others. Race, ethnic background, former religion make no difference in the process of being saved.

4. There will remain cultural differences because of upbringing, traditions, and customs. But these do not alter the commands of God for our salvation.

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