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Acts 15 Series 1 Episode 25 Elders to equip the church Acts 15:01-21 – THE JERUSALEM COUNCIL We are studying one of the greatest theological issues that shook the early church. The issue was, "Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved." This issue continues to challenge us, but clothed differently. Salvation is by faith in Jesus. We must understand faith through the life of Abraham. The Jews have not attained righteousness because they have sought righteousness by the works of the law. Paul and Barnabas refuted this doctrine that was being introduced to the church. We can see the reasons for their defence of the Gospel. Circumcision is associated with Baptism. This theology that was entering the church intended to replace the covenant relationship of God and His people with the ritual of circumcision. This theology was also seeking to replace the sufficiency of the cross of Christ for our salvation. The church had to take an immediate step to set right this theological error that was entering the church. It is a wonderful process to observe and learn from the Jerusalem Council. Every aspect of the process of the Jerusalem Council has much to teach us. The apostles and others from Antioch were sent to Jerusalem. They were being hospitable. Hospitality is at the very heart of God's mission. As Paul and Barnabas visited Phoenicia and Samaria, they strengthened the believers by sharing with them how the Lord was opening the door of faith to the Gentiles. The Gentiles coming to faith in Jesus is the heart of God being fulfilled. The Jews have opposed Gentiles coming into the family of God. They resist this work of God even till today. The believers were filled with joy that the Gentiles were placing their faith in Jesus. This was a fulfilment of prophecy in the Old Testament, of which they were familiar. Bonding is a vital part of being the body of Christ. Bonding is about receiving Christ. We are all messengers of the Gospel. Wherever and with whomever God has placed us is our mission field. We ought to have much to report to our churches of what the Lord is accomplishing through us in our respective mission fields. As we serve in our respective mission fields, Paul tells us what to expect as the substance of our ministry. God works with us, and He shapes us into His character as we serve in His mission. We must understand the basis of the dispute raised by a sect of the Pharisee believers. What was the basis for Paul, Barnabas and the early to say that we are the circumcision. It is important to understand true worship of God. We are accepted by God in Christ. We should not be cheated out of this position. Let's take a step back and look at an overview of the entire matter that was being brought up before the Jerusalem Council. The functioning of elders was crucial in resolving this dispute. The elders had the task of equipping the church. Follow me on Valentine's Bible Study channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6m... Here you can read the full content of this video.