𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬

Gentiles do not become Jews in Messiah. “You, once Gentiles… are brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:11–13 NKJV)

Calling does not change at salvation. “Let each remain in the same calling in which he was called.” (1 Corinthians 7:20)

One Torah does not mean one identical covenant yoke. “Why put a yoke… which neither our fathers nor we could bear?” (Acts 15:10)

Acts 15 defines Gentile obligation, not a temporary shortcut. “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit… to lay upon you no greater burden.” (Acts 15:28)

Holiness means faithful worship, not escape from culture. “I do not pray that You take them out of the world.” (John 17:15)

Ancient origins do not define moral status. Present worship does.

Syncretism means worshiping God with pagan methods. “You shall not worship the LORD your God in that way.” (Deuteronomy 12:31)

Cultural contact is not spiritual compromise. Idolatry is.

An idol has no power without worship. “An idol is nothing in the world.” (1 Corinthians 8:4)

Perfectionism is fear dressed as holiness. “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans 1:17)

Personal experiences guide consciences, not doctrine. “Test all things.” (1 Thessalonians 5:21)

Unity does not require sameness. “There are diversities of gifts.” (1 Corinthians 12:4)

The Kingdom includes every people without erasing identity. “Every tribe and tongue and people and nation.” (Revelation 5:9)

Disputable practices belong to conscience, not condemnation. “Let each be fully convinced in his own mind.” (Romans 14:5)

Judgment over customs wounds the body. “Why do you judge your brother?” (Romans 14:10)

B"H!

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬.