Solving Problems

 N.T.#855 "Solving Problems"

August 27, 2026 

Acts 15

LET IT GLOW

A problem arrived. So many times that happens.

When the Jewish converts from Judaea arrived in Antioch, they insisted that the men be circumcised in order to be saved. (verse 1 and 5) The rapid progress of Gentile evangelization in Antioch, Cyprus, and Asia Minor posed a serious threat to the Jewish Christians at Jerusalem. So the apostles and elders of the church had a conference. 

LET IT GROW

How did the guys handle this situation?

Peter stood up and spoke to the meeting:

• He reminded the people that God had accepted the Gentiles by faith alone and not on Jewish terms. (verse 7)
• There is no difference between the Jewish believers and Gentile believers. (verse 9) Salvation is not by works nor faith plus works, but by faith alone.
• Don't put a yoke on their necks. (verse 10)
• But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. (verse 11)

Then Paul and Barnabas declared what miracles and wonders God had done among the gentiles by them. (verse 12)

James, the pastor of the church at Jerusalem and brother of the Lord, spoke decisively and they accepted his words. He suggested that they no longer trouble the Gentile who had turned to God. (verse 19) Also, they are to abstain from idols, fornication, and things strangled, and from blood. (verse 20)

Messengers were chosen to take a letter to the church at Antioch telling what James had said and their agreeing to it. There was rejoicing and agreement there. 

It is good for brethren to dwell together in peace. 

LET IT GO

Help us to show love to others today.