Now the Apostles and brothers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the Word of God. (Acts 11:1)
Ἤκουσαν δὲ οἱ ἀπόστολοι καὶ οἱ ἀδελφοὶ οἱ ὄντες κατὰ τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ὅτι καὶ τὰ ἔθνη ἐδέξαντο τὸν λόγον τοῦθεοῦ.
Audierunt autem Apostoli, et fratres, qui erant in Iudæa: quoniam et Gentes receperunt verbum Dei.
This acceptance of the Word brings important life changes. From now on, they will no longer be pagans. The Word of God gives birth to them to new life. It will give meaning and direction to life, and establish new relationships and a style of thinking. The Word of God will give them the power to become children of God. It is about internal acceptance, consent, and obedience that will give life to the heart.
