TEACHING NOTE SUMMARY FOR ACTS OF THE APOSTLES

Lesson 8 - The First Church Council Meeting at Jerusalem

Focal Point:
"No! We believe that it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are"
Acts 15:11

Circumcision Controversy Bubbles Up to the Jerusalem Council

Acts 15:1 - 12


Principle


Faith in Christ is All That is Needed for Salvation

Where am I guilty of putting culture and tradition ahead of Christ?

The Council Resolves the Controversy

Acts 15:13 - 21


Principle


Christians Should Not Offend One Another

Where am I causing my brother or sister to stumble by my actions?

The Conclusions Are Taken Directly to the Church in Antioch

Acts 15:22 - 41


Principle


There is One Church with One Body of Believers

How do I sometimes compromise the gospel message for fear of being persecuted?
Or simply because it does not tickle my fancy or fit in my paradigm of what Christians should be?