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Acts 15:1 (show verse)
AND certain persons coming down from Judea taught the brethren, That if ye are not circumcised according to the ordinances of Moses, ye cannot 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)
There being therefore no small contention and dispute maintained by Paul and Barnabas against them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of their body, should go up to the apostles and presbyters at Jerusalem, for the decision of 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)
They therefore being sent on their way by the church, passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, giving a particular narrative of the conversion of the Gentiles: and they gave great joy to all the brethren.
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)
Then when they arrived at Jerusalem, they were cordially received by the church, and the apostles and presbyters, and they related how great things God had done by 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 up rose some of the pharisaical sect, who professed the faith, insisting, That it was necessary to circumcise them, and to enjoin them to observe 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)
Then the apostles and presbyters were assembled to consider of 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)
When after much dispute, Peter arose, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know that a considerable time ago God chose among us, by my mouth, that the Gentiles should hear the gospel-word, and believe.
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 is the discerner of the heart, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as 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)
and made no difference betwixt either us or them, purifying 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)
Why then now tempt ye God, by imposing a yoke on the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were 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)
But we believe that we shall be saved by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, in the same way as they.
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)
Then the whole multitude kept silence, and listened to Barnabas and Paul, relating how great signs and miracles God had wrought among the Gentiles by 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)
Now when they ceased speaking, James replied, saying, Men and brethren, hear 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)
Simon hath fully related, how at first God graciously looked upon [the Gentiles], to take from them a people for 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 in accord with this are the words of the prophets; as it is written,
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)
"After this will I return, and build again the tabernacle of David, that is fallen; and re-edify what hath been dug up from the foundation, and will set it upright 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)
that the residue of men may diligently seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles, among whom my name is invoked, even among them, saith the Lord, who doth all these things."
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)
Known unto God from the beginning are all his works.
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)
Therefore I am decided, that we give no unnecessary disquietude to those who from the heathen have turned 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 that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idol [sacrifices], and from whoredom, and from what is strangled, and from 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 ages past in every city hath those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath-day.
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
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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
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Acts 15:22 (show verse)
Then it was determined by the apostles and presbyters with the whole church, to send select men from themselves unto Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren;
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
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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
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Acts 15:23 (show verse)
writing a letter by their hand, in these words: The apostles and presbyters and the brethren, to the brethren from among the Gentiles which are at Antioch, and in Syria, and Cilicia, greeting:
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
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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
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Acts 15:24 (show verse)
Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain persons who went out from us have disturbed you with discourses, unsettling your minds, insisting, that you should be circumcised, and observe the law: to whom we gave no such charge:
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
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Acts 15:25 (show verse)
it hath seemed fit to us, assembled unanimously, to send unto you select men with our beloved 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
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Acts 15:26 (show verse)
men who have hazarded their lives for the name 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
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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
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Acts 15:27 (show verse)
We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, and they by word of mouth will tell you the same things.
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
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Acts 15:28 (show verse)
For it hath seemed good to the Holy Ghost and to us, to lay upon you no other burden except these things which are of absolute necessity;
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 ye abstain from eating whatever is sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from whoredom: from which things carefully preserving yourselves, ye shall do well. Farewell.
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
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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)
They then being thus dispatched, came to Antioch: and assembling the multitude, they delivered the letter:
Acts 15:31 (show verse)
and when they had read it, they rejoiced in the consolation [of it].
Acts 15:32 (show verse)
Then Judas and Silas, being also themselves prophets, exhorted the brethren, in many a discourse, and established them.
Acts 15:33 (show verse)
And having stayed their time, they were dismissed in peace from the brethren to the apostles.
Acts 15:34 (show verse)
However Silas thought proper to abide there.
Acts 15:35 (show verse)
Paul also and Barnabas abode at Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of the Lord.
Acts 15:36 (show verse)
Then after certain days said Paul to Barnabas, Let us now return and visit our brethren in every city among whom we have preached the word of the Lord, that we may see how they hold on.
Acts 15:37 (show verse)
Now Barnabas had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark.
Acts 15:38 (show verse)
But Paul did not think him a fit person to take with them, who had withdrawn from them from Pamphylia, and no longer went with them to the service.
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)
So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to 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 selecting Silas, departed, being commended by the brethren to the favour of God.
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)
And he passed through Syria and Cilicia, confirming 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