Read this and please explain what you make of this please?
Acts 10:25
And he said unto them, Ye know that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean.
I know I am Probably getting the message wrong will please explain to me what you understand in the message please?
2006-06-12 00:23:57 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thank You, I knew I was getting the message all mixed up, I am ashamed to say what I was thinking it ment.
2006-06-12 00:38:04 · update #1
crash_dummy is right in his answer
but in reference to what you wrote "but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean" refers to the vision he saw in which he was commanded to eat both the clean and unclean creatures.
This vision means that - the word of God is meant not just for JEWS but EVEN TO THE GENTILES. (Jews hold gentiles to be unclean) So while spreading the message of the gospel, he should also preach to the gentiles.
See Acts 15:14 - God turned his attention to the 'Gentiles' to take from out of them - a people for his Name.
2006-06-12 00:42:32 · answer #1 · answered by PC man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This statement was a statement based on the Old Testament Jewish law that prevented Jewish people from intermingling with the gentiles. This was established in the law to prevent the Jewish people from falling away from the teachings of God into the idolatrous practices of the nations. The Jews could associate with gentiles if the gentiles came to them to learn of their God but not the other way around. This passage in Acts 10 is God showing to the church that this practice was no longer necessary because the gospel was now to the whole world. In Christ there is no distinction betwee Jew of gentile, slaves and freemen, men and women etc (Taught in Galatians)
2006-06-12 07:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be brought out the eating of the pig was condemned because of health reasons. Also certain other animals were included. With to days modern methods of cooking and a better understanding of practical health measures, the old laws are not needed any longer. Eat with whom you please and enjoy the company. God disowned the Jews , but individually they are forgiven every day.
2006-06-12 07:47:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is against Jewish custom to eat with non-Jews as their eating dishes are not kosher. A Jew would defile himself by eating off kitchenware that has been exposed to ham or pork.
So, to avoid this, Jews fellowship with Jews.
2006-06-12 07:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're probably getting the message wrong.
2006-06-12 07:27:31 · answer #5 · answered by David L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crash dummy
Is totally right
2006-06-12 07:31:38 · answer #6 · answered by man of ape 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋