What effect did the decision of the Council of Jerusalem have on the early Church?
Members became more united
The Church experienced freedom from persecution
The Jews became leaders of the community
Gentiles were free to be members of the Church
Correct answer is D
The Council of Jerusalem, as described in Acts 15, was a pivotal moment in the early Church's history. The main issue at hand was whether Gentile converts to Christianity needed to follow Jewish practices, such as circumcision and adherence to the Mosaic Law. After much debate and discussion, the apostles and elders reached a decision that Gentile believers did not need to be circumcised or follow all aspects of the Jewish law to be part of the Christian community.