Philippians
3: 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers...
It
turns out that despite Peter seeing the vision and the Holy Spirit descending
on the Gentiles in AD 36, the disputes and disagreements continue for 13 years.
In AD 49, the Apostolic Council of Jerusalem resulted in the finaldecision
relating to circumcision and the Law of Moses. The letters instructing
congregations what canons to obey (Acts 15:28, 29) were sent, nevertheless the
abolition of the Law of Moses and circumcision was not spelled out clearly. Based
on the principle of Christ, which is the spirit of freedom and not of slavery,
the focus was on what was allowed to do. The letters contained no instructions
concerning forbidden issues. Therefore, the secret followers of the Law of Moses
(Watch Tower 15.3.03 p. 8.9) continue to insist on it.
