Peter has some explaining to do. He ate with uncircumcised Gentiles, entered their homes, and witnessed them receive the Holy Spirit, without circumcision, without Jewish tradition, without any "works" added to faith. The early church is furious. But Peter's defense changes everything.KEY MESSAGES:The Gentiles received the Holy Spirit just as the Jews did at PentecostSalvation is not about biology, ancestry, or tradition. Only faith in Christ."Who was I to stand in God's way?" - A convicting question for all of usThe gospel is radically inclusive (anyone can be saved) yet radically exclusive (only through Christ)MAIN SCRIPTURE: Acts 11:1-18, Ephesians 2:20-22This sermon unpacks why the Jewish believers struggled with Gentile inclusion, it wasn't simple bigotry, it was centuries of covenant identity being turned upside down. God had to convince them that "what God has made clean, do not call unclean." The dividing wall was demolished. The covenant sign shifted from circumcision to the Holy Spirit.ACCOUNTABILITY MATTERS: Peter brought 6 witnesses. Why? Because claims require credibility. Too many false teachers today operate without accountability. Scripture demands we check the fruit and verify testimonies.THE QUESTION THAT SHOULD WRECK US: "Who am I to stand in God's way?" Are you standing in the way of God's work by holding onto prejudice, tradition, or self-righteousness? Who have you written off that God might be saving? This is YOUR story too. If you're a Gentile believer, Acts 11 is why you're grafted in. This moment in church history means you and I have no reason to doubt our salvation.Connect with Redemption Hill:📱 Instagram: @RedemptionHillChurch🌐 Website: redemption-hill.com🔔 Subscribe for biblical teaching that challenges AND comforts#Acts11 #Gentiles #HolySpirit #ChurchHistory #BiblicalAccountability #GospelInclusion #FaithAlone #ChristianAccountability #FalseTeachers #CheckTheFruit #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving #ChurchFamily #KingdomWork #SpiritualGrowth

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