Thematic Bible
Acts 15:1 (show verse)
Some people came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers that unless they were circumcised as Moses prescribed, they could not be saved.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judaizers
Circumcision » General references to
Circumcision » Necessity of, falsely taught by judaizing Christians
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jews, the » Seek to introduce their doctrines » The doctrines of, sought to be introduced into the Christian church by certain men
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
the Law of moses » Primitive jewish converts would have all Christians observe
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judaizers
Circumcision » General references to
Circumcision » Necessity of, falsely taught by judaizing Christians
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jews, the » Seek to introduce their doctrines » The doctrines of, sought to be introduced into the Christian church by certain men
Judaism » Judaizers were a corrupt form of Christianity
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
the Law of moses » Primitive jewish converts would have all Christians observe
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:2 (show verse)
This created a disturbance and a serious discussion between Paul and Barnabas and them, and it was agreed that Paul and Barnabas and some others of their number should go up to Jerusalem to confer with the apostles and elders about this question.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
Strife » Instances of » Christians at antioch (in syria), about circumcision
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
Strife » Instances of » Christians at antioch (in syria), about circumcision
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:3 (show verse)
The church saw them off upon their journey, and as they traveled through Phoenicia and Samaria they told of the conversion of the heathen, and caused great rejoicing among all the brothers.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To saints
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Great » Joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
Joy » Of saints, is » For the success of the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of joy
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Samaria » Province of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Paul and barnabas preach in
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To saints
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Great » Joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
Joy » Of saints, is » For the success of the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of joy
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Samaria » Province of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Paul and barnabas preach in
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:4 (show verse)
When they reached Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church, the apostles, and the elders, and they reported how God had worked with them.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:5 (show verse)
But some members of the Pharisees' party who had become believers got up and said that such converts ought to be circumcised and told to obey the Law of Moses.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Pharisees » Become disciples of jesus
Pharisees » A sect of the jews
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of the law
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
Titus » Compare
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Pharisees » Become disciples of jesus
Pharisees » A sect of the jews
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of the law
Religion » Characteristics of » Legalism
Titus » Compare
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Legalism
Acts 15:6 (show verse)
The apostles and elders had a meeting to look into this matter.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:7 (show verse)
After a long discussion, Peter got up and said to them, "Brothers, you know that in the early days God chose that of you all I should be the one from whose lips the heathen should hear the message of the good news and believe it.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionaries » Peter
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Conversion » Of the gentiles » Examples of
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » Conversion of » Examples of
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionaries » Peter
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:8 (show verse)
And God who knows men's hearts testified for them by giving them the holy Spirit just as he had done to us,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » To the gentiles
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Heart » The lord knowing the heart
the Heathen » The holy ghost poured out upon
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jews, the » Gentiles made one with, under the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Witness of the holy ghost » Given to saints » On believing
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » To the gentiles
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Heart » The lord knowing the heart
the Heathen » The holy ghost poured out upon
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jews, the » Gentiles made one with, under the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Witness of the holy ghost » Given to saints » On believing
Acts 15:9 (show verse)
making no difference between us and them, but cleansing their hearts by faith.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Faith » Through it is » Sanctification
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
The Heart » Faith, the means of purifying
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jews, the » Gentiles made one with, under the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Respect of persons » God does not have
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Faith » Through it is » Sanctification
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles and jews being equal in Christ
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
God » Impartiality of » In favours bestowed
The Heart » Faith, the means of purifying
divine Impartiality » In favours bestowed
Israel/jews » Jews and gentiles being equal in Christ
Jews, the » Gentiles made one with, under the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Respect of persons » God does not have
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:10 (show verse)
Then why do you now try to test God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke that neither our forefathers nor we have been able to bear?
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Ceremonialism » False religion, characteristics of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Characterized by paul as a yoke
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
the Law of moses » Was a burdensome yoke
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Yoke » Figurative
Yoke » Not being entangled with the yoke of bondage
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Ceremonialism » False religion, characteristics of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Characterized by paul as a yoke
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
the Law of moses » Was a burdensome yoke
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Religion » Characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Titus » Compare
Yoke » Figurative
Yoke » Not being entangled with the yoke of bondage
FALSE » Religion characteristics of » Ceremonialism
Acts 15:11 (show verse)
Why, we believe that it is by the mercy of the Lord Jesus that we are saved just as they are."
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christ » Salvation through » His grace sufficient
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Grace » Growth in » Salvation by
Grace » Of Christ » Salvation by
Grace » Is the source of » Salvation
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » By faith » By grace
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Salvation » Saints » Have, through grace
Salvation » His grace sufficient
Sinners » Salvation » His grace sufficient
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christ » Salvation through » His grace sufficient
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles/heathen » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Grace » Growth in » Salvation by
Grace » Of Christ » Salvation by
Grace » Is the source of » Salvation
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Peter » Advocates » Gospel preaching » Gentiles
Salvation » By faith » By grace
Salvation » Salvation coming to the gentiles
Salvation » Saints » Have, through grace
Salvation » His grace sufficient
Sinners » Salvation » His grace sufficient
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:12 (show verse)
This quieted the whole meeting, and they listened while Barnabas and Paul told of the signs and wonders which God had done among the heathen through them.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » First general introduction of the gospel to
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of God
Miracles » Performed » Through the power of God
Paul » declares » to apostles » the miracles » amoung gentiles
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » First general introduction of the gospel to
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Miracles » Were performed » By the power of God
Miracles » Performed » Through the power of God
Paul » declares » to apostles » the miracles » amoung gentiles
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:13 (show verse)
When they finished James made this response: "Brothers, listen to me.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:14 (show verse)
Symeon has told how God first showed an interest in taking from among the heathen a people to bear his name.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
God » People of general references to » Prepared for service
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Jews, the » Called God's people » Prepared for service
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
God's People » General references to » Prepared for service
Simeon » Name given to peter
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Gentiles » First special introduction of the gospel to
God » People of general references to » Prepared for service
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Jews, the » Called God's people » Prepared for service
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
God's People » General references to » Prepared for service
Simeon » Name given to peter
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:15 (show verse)
And this agrees with the predictions of the prophets which say,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:16 (show verse)
" 'Afterward I will return, and rebuild David's fallen dwelling. I will rebuild its very ruins, and set it up again,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
David » King of israel » Desires to build a temple, is forbidden, but receives God's promise that his seed should reign forever
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:17 (show verse)
So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, And all the heathen who are called by my name, Says the Lord,
Adoption » Confers a new name
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:18 (show verse)
who has been making this known from of old.'
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Foreknowledge » Of God
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Prescience » Foreknowledge
Titus » Compare
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omniscient
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Universal
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Foreknowledge » Of God
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Prescience » Foreknowledge
Titus » Compare
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omniscient
God, Wisdom of » Described as » Universal
Acts 15:19 (show verse)
In my opinion, therefore, we ought not to put obstacles in the way of those of the heathen who are turning to God,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Catholicity » Examples of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Catholicity » Examples of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:20 (show verse)
but we should write to them to avoid anything that has been contaminated by idols, immorality, the meat of strangled animals, and the tasting of blood.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Blood » Forbidden to be eaten
Blood » Eating of, forbidden to » The early Christians
Catholicity » Inculcated
Chastity » Commanded
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Idolatry » Led to abominable sins
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Titus » Compare
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Blood » Forbidden to be eaten
Blood » Eating of, forbidden to » The early Christians
Catholicity » Inculcated
Chastity » Commanded
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Idolatry » Led to abominable sins
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:21 (show verse)
For Moses for generations past has had his preachers in every town, and has been read aloud in the synagogues every Sabbath."
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
the Law of moses » Publicly read » In the synagogues every sabbath day
The sabbath » The scriptures to be read on
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Reading the word of God
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Law » Expounded by » In synagogues
the Law of moses » Publicly read » In the synagogues every sabbath day
The sabbath » The scriptures to be read on
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Reading the word of God
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:22 (show verse)
Then the apostles and elders with the whole church resolved to select representatives and send them with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch. They were Judas who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, both leading men among the brothers.
Antioch » A city in syria
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Barsabas » Judas
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Barsabas » Judas
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:23 (show verse)
They were the bearers of this letter: "The apostles and the brothers who are elders send greeting to the brothers of heathen birth in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Cilicia » The congregations of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Cilicia » The congregations of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:24 (show verse)
As we have heard that some of our number, without any instructions from us, have disturbed you by their teaching and unsettled your minds,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Necessity of, asserted by false teachers
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians
Jews, the » Seek to introduce their doctrines » The doctrines of, sought to be introduced into the Christian church by certain men
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Circumcision » Necessity of, asserted by false teachers
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians
Jews, the » Seek to introduce their doctrines » The doctrines of, sought to be introduced into the Christian church by certain men
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:25 (show verse)
we have unanimously resolved to select representatives and send them to you with our dear brothers Barnabas and Paul,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:26 (show verse)
who have risked their lives for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Barnabas » Devotion of, to jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Barnabas » Devotion of, to jesus
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:27 (show verse)
So we send Judas and Silas to you, to give you this same message by word of mouth.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Judas and silas
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Judas and silas
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:28 (show verse)
For the holy Spirit and we have decided not to lay upon you any burden but this indispensable one,
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Directs the decisions of the church
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Directs the decisions of the church
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:29 (show verse)
that you avoid whatever has been sacrificed to idols, the tasting of blood and of the meat of animals that have been strangled, and immorality. Keep yourselves free from these things and you will get on well. Goodbye."
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Blood » Eating of, forbidden to » The early Christians
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Christian conduct » Keep thyself, special exhortations to
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Keep » Thyself
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Titus » Compare
Blood » Forbidden to be used as food
Blood » Eating of, forbidden to » The early Christians
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Christian conduct » Keep thyself, special exhortations to
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Keep » Thyself
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Strangled » Things dying by strangulation, forbidden as food
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:30 (show verse)
So the delegates went down to Antioch and gathered the congregation together and delivered the letter;
Acts 15:31 (show verse)
and when they read it they were delighted with the encouragement it gave them.
Acts 15:32 (show verse)
Judas and Silas were themselves prophets, and gave the brothers much encouragement and strength by their words.
Acts 15:33 (show verse)
After they had stayed some time, the brothers let them go, with a greeting to those who had sent them.
Acts 15:34 (show verse)
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Acts 15:35 (show verse)
But Paul and Barnabas stayed on in Antioch and taught, and with many others preached the good news of the Lord's message.
Acts 15:36 (show verse)
Some time after, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come, let us go back and revisit the brothers in each of the towns where we made the Lord's message known, to see how they are doing."
Acts 15:37 (show verse)
Now Barnabas wanted to take John who was called Mark with them.
Acts 15:38 (show verse)
But Paul did not approve of taking with them a man who had deserted them in Pamphylia instead of going on with them to their work.
Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul
Instability » Instances of » Mark
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Instability » Instances of » Mark
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Acts 15:39 (show verse)
They differed so sharply about it that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Barnabas and mark
Cyprus » Barnabas and mark visit
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Strife » Exemplified » Paul and barnabas
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Barnabas and mark
Cyprus » Barnabas and mark visit
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Strife » Exemplified » Paul and barnabas
Acts 15:40 (show verse)
But Paul selected Silas and set out, the brothers commending him to the Lord's favor.
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Paul and silas
intercession » Additional instances of » For paul, by the congregations
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Silas » Becomes paul's companion
intercession » Additional instances of » For paul, by the congregations
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Silas » Becomes paul's companion
Acts 15:41 (show verse)
He traveled through Syria and Cilicia and strengthened the churches.
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Cilicia
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Syria
Cilicia » The congregations of
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Silas » Becomes paul's companion
Syria » Paul preaches in
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Syria
Cilicia » The congregations of
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Missionary-work by ministers » Exemplified » Silas
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Silas » Becomes paul's companion
Syria » Paul preaches in
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in