Read: Acts 16:1–5

Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him; and he took him and had him circumcised because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. Acts 16:3

This seems to be a rather inconsistent choice, when viewed in relationship to the agreement that Gentiles did not need to become circumcised to join the faith. Paul, who championed inclusion of Gentiles without circumcision, had Timothy undergo that very procedure. Why? Had the mission changed? No. To win Jews to the faith, you must become like a Jew.…