Peter was the first apostle told by the Lord to preach to the Gentiles (those whom are not Jewish).
“Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.” Acts 15:7
The Jewish believers wanted the Gentiles believers to follow the law because we do have the same Father. Peter responded by saying,
“Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?” Acts 15:10
Peter did not want the law taught to the Gentiles because there would be such a burden, a self condemning act, of trying to live by the letter of the law in order to save ourselves. Then James answered after hearing Paul and Barnabas speak about the miracles and wonders God did among the Gentiles and said,
“Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood.” Acts 15:19-20
The letter written to the Gentiles is found in
Acts 15:23-29 please read it.
Paul, our minister to the Gentiles, whom was appointed by Jesus Christ, addresses this issue of what to eat and what not eat and states,
“For every creature of God is good and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5
Which, simply put, means to thank God our Father for the food he has given you before you begin to eat. However, Paul does instruct us on what to do if a brother does not understand this. I
encourage you to research this.
I love you all