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The first followers of Jesus were Jews, since his ministry was in Jewish Israel. After Jesus ascended into heaven, <ref>{{REFweb |title=Luke 24:51 |url=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+24%3A51&version=AKJV |archived= |trans-title= |language= |last= |first= |author-link= |publisher=Authorized King James Version |website= |date=1611 |accessdate=2022-08-15 |format= |quote=}}</ref> an issue arose among his followers as to whether it was necessary for Christians to be [[circumcised ]] in accordance with the [[Abrahamic covenant]], as advocated by the [[Judaizer]] party.

It was necessary to hold a meeting to resolve the issue. The [[Council at Jerusalem]] was held in approximately 49 AD to establish a policy. The Council determined that [[circumcision]] is not necessary to be a Christian and wrote a letter stating that. The requirement for [[circumcision]] was omitted from the requirements in the letter.<ref>