Friday, April 25, 2008

Acts 15

XV The first Christian Council in Jerusalem
A. vs 1-21 What rules should Gentile believers follow?
1. vs 1-4 Paul and Barnabas are sent to Jerusalem to settle the question of what laws Christians are supposed to follow
2. vs 5 The Pharasee believers say that Gentile believers should be circumcised and follow all the laws of Moses
3. vs 6-11 Peter disagrees and says that it is by grace alone that they are saved
4. vs 12-18 James reminds the believers that God said he would save the Gentiles
5. vs 19-21 4 basic rules are given for Gentiles to follow
B. vs 22-35 The council sends a letter to the Gentile churches
1. vs 22-29 A letter is sent, outlining the basic rules Gentile believers should follow
2. vs 30-35 The letter is received with gladness
C. vs 36-41 After a disagreement, Paul and Barnabas split ways

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