This phrase indicates a response or rebuttal to a previous argument or statement. In the context of Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council is addressing the issue of whether Gentile converts to Christianity must adhere to Jewish law, particularly circumcision. The phrase sets up a contrast to the belief that adherence to the law is necessary for salvation.

We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”

But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

No one—Jew, Gentile, or Pharisee—can earn salvation through works. These are Peter's last words in the book of Acts. Paul is listening, however, and carries that message on. He tells the Ephesians we are saved by grace through faith, not works (Ephesians 2:8–9).

What does Acts 15:11 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.

In the context of Acts 15, the Jerusalem Council is addressing the issue of whether Gentile converts to Christianity must adhere to Jewish law, particularly circumcision. The phrase sets up a contrast to the belief that adherence to the law is necessary for salvation.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. We believe that we are all saved the same way, by the undeserved grace of the Lord Jesus.”

Acts 15:11 Context. 8 And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us; 9 And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. 10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

Acts 15:11. But we believe Who are circumcised; the Arabic version adds, "and are sure"; for what follows is a sure and certain article of faith: that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ;

Through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved — This seems to be an answer to an objection, "Has not God designed to save us, the Jews, by an observance of the law; and them, the Gentiles, by the faith of the Gospel?"