Did you follow that? The Jerusalem Council effectively reduced church participation down to two things: Be careful what you eat around your Jewish brothers and don’t be immoral. That’s it. Talk about a short new members class. When the delegation from Jerusalem arrived in Antioch, the letter was read to the entire congregation. As you might imagine, it was well received. Especially by the men. No one had to become Jewish to become a Christian. Gentiles could simply place their faith in a risen Messiah