'Afterward I will return and restore the fallen house of David. I will rebuild its ruins and restore it, so that the rest of humanity might seek the Lord, including the Gentiles—all those I have called to be mine. The Lord has spoken—he who made these things known so long ago.'
During the Jerusalem Council, James quotes the prophet Amos to support the inclusion of Gentiles in the church without requiring them to follow the full Mosaic Law.
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Fulfilled inThe inclusion of Gentiles in the early church as seen in Acts 10 with Cornelius and throughout Paul's missionary journeys.
This prophecy is partially fulfilled in the early church's acceptance of Gentiles, as seen in the spread of the Gospel beyond Jewish communities. The complete fulfillment is seen in the eschatological vision of all nations worshiping God.
This prophecy underscores the theme of God's salvation plan extending to all nations, not just Israel, which is a central theme in the New Testament.