GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

58 God’s Workto believe in Jesus “as their path” to be saved (Verses 38-40).That is The Work of God, which in turn, becomes The Kingdom ofGod. John, The Apostle said that Christ came to save the world(I John 4:14). How was this to take place?The ChurchPaul went to Jerusalem to discuss their established form of teachingon a particular point of doctrine (Acts 15:1-15). Up until thistime, mostly Jews were Christians, and, as a consequence, theybelieved that in order to be saved, a Christian had to be circumcised- and must keep The Law of Moses (Verse 5). Just beforeJesus went to His Father in heaven, He told The Disciples howthey would be receiving God’s Holy Spirit - so they could be witnessesof Christ to the rest of the world (Acts 1:8).Therefore, The Church literally becomes Christ’s witness, which,in turn, is God’s “work.” Christians are to be as Christ was.Once Jesus went back to The Father after His resurrection, “thechurch” was responsible for being a “witness” of Christ - orGod’s “work.”Since mostly Jews were Christians (believing in Christ), theythought Christians only had to be circumcised and keep The Lawof Moses in order to be a part of the church (Acts 15). At thispoint, “the church” leaders felt that doctrine was a necessary requirementfor being part of “the church.” Yet, Paul and Barnabasdid not agree. Once Gentiles were accepted into the church, mostof the church believed that circumcision (a new church doctrine)and the keeping of The Law were mandatory for The Gentiles,as well.The temple was still functioning in Jerusalem, and God’s pres-