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This piece emphasizes the vital importance of doctrinal purity and clarity in faith while encouraging active participation in missions and community service. It highlights the necessity of studying the Acts of the Apostles and applying its teachings in daily life. Through prayer, humility, and a commitment to sound doctrine, believers are called to serve God genuinely and sacrificially. The text also addresses the historical context of the Council in Acts and the significance of standing firm against compromise in the faith.
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Commit to studying and personally applying Acts. Be active in and support missions. Serve God by the Spirit. Pray for God’s great grace. Serve with a genuine, sacrificial heart. Trust God in tragedies. Trust the power of the gospel. Witness to all people.
I. The Importance of Doctrinal Purity and Clarity A. Doctrinal importance of the content of faith B. Doctrinal importance of pure faith
II. The Issue before the Council (15:1–35) A. The problem of Judaizers (15:1–5) B. The discussion of the council(15:6–21) 1. Peter’s address (15:6–11) 2. Barnabas and Paul’s testimony (15:12) 3. James’s recommendation (15:13–21) C. The decision of the council (15:22–35)
Show grace and patience. Pray for the church leadership. Do not allow for compromise. Commit to teaching/learning doctrine. Use meekness and humility. Use doctrinally sound Sunday School curriculum. Have restoration as your goal. Type text here. Type text here. Type text here. Type text here.
Commit to studying and personally applying Acts. Be active in and support missions. Serve God by the Spirit. Hold to pure doctrine. Pray for God’s great grace. Serve with a genuine, sacrificial heart. Trust God in tragedies. Trust the power of the gospel. Witness to all people.