Acts lesson 12 - 6/12/19
The First church council meeting at Jerusalem (Acts 15)
Aim : God’s gospel plan unites all believers.
Gospel Question
Acts 15:1-11
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According to Abraham law, male circumcision.
Previously Jews and gentiles practise trade separation.
Romans
“Gospel reveal righteousness by faith in grace, thru Christ
Ephesians 2:8 New International Version (NIV)
8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—
Salvation is...something
Not achieve by received.
Circumcision
Outward sign
Shows u belong to God covenant ppl
Judaism spoke to follow circumcision law.
Paul rebuke Peter. For truth and unity.
The Old Testament law is like mirror. Shows u but cannot save u.
We believe that it’s ***by grace thru faith in Christ*** that we are saved.
Principle 1
God’s gospel plan is the grace of Jesus, plus nothing.
If we add anything tu grace then it’s no longer grace.
We are made right with God in Jesus.
Div 2
Gospel unity
Acts 15:12-35
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JAMES (Jesus brother) believer after resurrection.
God ppl are one ppl even upon cultural differences.
Ephesians 4:2-3
Gospel unity is based on biblical truth
And not compromising For unity
Application: love our brother and sisters
Principle 2
God’s gospel plan include intentional love for others
Any barrier for u in the community of Christ?
CHp 15 starting w dispute but ending with clarity of gospel.
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