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.