While Paul and Barnabas were at Antioch of Syria, some men from Judea arrived and began to teach the believers: “Unless you are circumcised as required by the law of Moses, you cannot be saved.” Paul and Barnabas disagreed with them, arguing vehemently. Finally, the …
The Council Of Jerusalem & The Reaction Gems
These eight Gems look at the importance of the Council of Jerusalem and the reaction it. The decision of the Council of Jerusalem was a watershed moment for the growth of the church in the New Testament.
Bible Gem 1665 – The Process of Reaching a Consensus (Acts 15:6-21)
So the apostles and elders met together to resolve this issue. At the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so …
Bible Gem 1666 – James’ Contribution (Acts 15:13-21)
And after they were silent, James responded, saying, “Men, brothers, hear me: Simon recounted how even as at first God oversaw to take a people out from among the nations for His name. And with this agree the Words of the prophets, as it has …
Bible Gem 1667 – James’ Watershed Paradox (Acts 15:14, 15)
And after they were silent, James responded, saying, “Men, brothers, hear me: Simon recounted how even as at first God oversaw to take a people out from among the nations for His name. And with this agree the Words of the prophets, as it has …
Bible Gem 1668 – And the Prophets Agree (Acts 15:14-15)
And after they were silent, James responded, saying, Men, brothers, hear me: Simon recounted how even as at first God oversaw to take a people out from among the nations for His name. And with this agree the Words of the prophets, as it has …
Bible Gem 1669 – James’ Recommendation and the Resultant Letter (Acts 15:19-21)
James’ Recommendation “And so my judgment is that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from eating food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from eating the meat of …
Bible Gem 1670 – The Delegation and the Letter (Acts 15:20-30)
James’ Recommendation Instead, we should write and tell them to abstain from eating food offered to idols, from sexual immorality, from eating the meat of strangled animals, and from consuming blood. For these laws of Moses have been preached in Jewish synagogues in every city …
Bible Gem 1671 – The Reaction to the Letter sent to the Church in Antioch (Acts 15:30-35)
The messengers went at once to Antioch, where they called a general meeting of the believers and delivered the letter. And there was great joy throughout the church that day as they read this encouraging message. Then Judas and Silas, both being prophets, spoke at …