What did Paul tell the Jewish leaders about salvation and the Gentiles?
Paul told the Jewish leaders at Rome that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and although the Gentiles would not believe it, they would hear it. He spoke this after the leaders disagreed among themselves, citing Isaiah's prophecy about Israel's closed eyes and dull ears.
Les explains that these were the Jewish leaders at Rome, the heads of their synagogues. Some believed, but others did not, and they could not agree among themselves, so they departed. After Paul had spoken one word, he cited Isaiah, whom the Holy Spirit used 600 years before Christ, saying Israel would hear but not understand, see but not perceive, with waxed-gross hearts, dull ears, and closed eyes, lest they should be converted and healed. Les then points to Paul's crowning statement: be it known that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles; they will not believe it, but they will hear it. The Jews departed with great reasoning among themselves, while Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired, or rented, house, receiving all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching those things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
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What did Paul declare to the Jews in Acts 28 about salvation going to the Gentiles?
In Acts 28 Paul declares that the salvation of God is now sent to the Gentiles, and they are going to hear it.