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After they had talked it over, Peter got up and spoke to them. "Brothers," he said, "you know that some time ago God chose me to take the good news to those who aren't Jews. He wanted them to hear the good news and believe.
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God knows the human heart. By giving the Holy Spirit to non-Jews, he showed that he accepted them. He did the same for them as he had done for us.
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He showed that there is no difference between us and them. He made their hearts pure because of their faith.
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"Now then, why are you trying to test God? You test him when you put a heavy load on the believers' shoulders. Our people of long ago couldn't carry that load. We can't either.
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No! We believe we are saved through the grace of our Lord Jesus. Those who aren't Jews are saved in the same way."