"To “eat with the Gentiles” meant to accept them, to put Jews and Gentiles on the same level as one family in Christ." - Warren Weirsbe, Be Free (Galatians)
1. PETER’S RELAPSE (2:11–13) Apparently, sometime after the important conference described in Acts 15, Peter came from Jerusalem to Antioch. The first thing to note is Peter’s freedom then. He enjoyed fellowship with all the believers, Jews and Gentiles alike. To “eat with the Gentiles” meant to accept them, to put Jews and Gentiles on the same level as one family in Christ. Raised as an orthodox Jew, Peter had a difficult time learning this lesson. Jesus had taught it while He was with Peter before the crucifixion (Matt. 15:1–20). The Holy Spirit had reemphasized it when He sent Peter to the home of Cornelius, the Roman centurion (Acts 10). Furthermore, the truth had been accepted and approved by the conference of leaders at Jerusalem (Acts 15). Peter had been one of the key witnesses at that time.
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Jesus says, "“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends."
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