As Paul continues his narrative, he recounts a pivotal council in Jerusalem. There, the church leaders, including himself and Barnabas, debated the role of Gentiles in the new faith. The central issue was circumcision: should Gentile converts be required to follow this Jewish tradition? Paul emphasizes that the council firmly rejected this notion. True faith, he reminds them, rests not on outward rituals, but on the transformative and amazing grace of God.