Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Acts 15
Amos 9:11-15 ESV
The Jerusalem Council
(Acts 15)
The Agenda: A Salvation Issues
Is the Law of Moses and circumcision necessary for salvation?
Peter: The Pentecostal Argument
Acts 15:7-11
A Personal Appeal
Acts 15:7-11 ESV
Peter: The Pentecostal Argument
Acts 15:7-11
The Persuasive Appeal
Peter: The Pentecostal Argument
Acts 15:7-11
The Pragmatic Appeal
Peter: The Pentecostal Argument
Acts 15:7-11
The Presumptive Appeal:
1. Saved by Grace
2. Obedience to the Gospel is sufficient for Salvation
3. Salvation is in Christ Alone
Paul: The Prooftext Argument
Acts 15:12
Receptivity to the miracles, gospel message, and repentance and baptism
Acts 15:12 ESV
Paul: The Prooftext Argument
1. God confirmed His purpose
2. God confirmed His promise
3. God confirmed His proclamation
James: The Prophetic Argument
(Acts 15:16)
The Restoration Promise
Acts 15:16 ESV
James: The Prophetic Argument
(Acts 15:17)
The Remnant Promise
Acts 15:17 ESV
James: The Prophetic Argument (Acts 15:18-21)
The Result:
Make Salvation Accessible
Acts 15:18-21 ESV
James: The Prophetic Argument
(Acts 15:18-21)
The Result: Make Sensible Reason
Prohibitions:
Idolatry
Sexual Immorality
Unclean Eating
James: The Prophetic Argument
(Acts 15:18-21)
Why these prohibitions?
1. A Godly Command (Genesis 9)
2. A Godly Standard
3. A Godly Fellowship
The Final Result
1. The decision confirmed to the entire church
2. A letter of fellowship
3. Great joy
4. Second missionary journey
The Final Result
God's grace alone is sufficient and yet, a standard of obedience to be followed.
The Pattern of Establishing New Godly Converts
(Acts 14:1-7)
Evangelism Includes:
Believers and Unbelievers
Believe- Having an obedient belief, not just belief alone