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Conclusion God is the one who settles questions of faith. God gives the leadership (elders) of a congregation the responsibility in taking a leadership role in determining His will on these matters. All Christians are expected to “agree” with the Holy Spirit.
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The Conflict Over
CircumcisionActs 15
The Conflict over Circumcision
• Paul’s conflict with the Judaizers (1-2)
• Paul and Barnabas report on their work (3-5)
• Church leadership considered matter (6)
• The dispute settled by God! (7, 12, 15, 28)
• The congregation was “pleased” with God’s decision (22)
• The Letter, sent to the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia (23-29) “to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things...” (vs. 28)
Conclusion• God is the one who settles questions
of faith.• God gives the leadership (elders) of a
congregation the responsibility in taking a leadership role in determining His will on these matters.
• All Christians are expected to “agree” with the Holy Spirit.
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