Thematic Bible
Acts 15:1 (show verse)
And certain having come down from Judea taught the brethren, That except ye be circumcised by Moses custom, 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)
Therefore dissension and no small discussion having been to Paul and Barnabas with them, they arranged for Paul and Barnabas to go up, and certain others of them, to the sent and elders in Jerusalem 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)
Truly therefore the sent by the church passed through Phenice and Samaria, relating the turning back of the nations: and they made 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)
And having arrived at Jerusalem they were received by the church, and the sent and elders, and they announced what God did 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)
And certain of them from the sect of the Pharisees having believed, rose up, saying, That they must be circumcised, and to enjoin to keep 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)
And the sent and elders were gathered together to see about this word.
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)
And much discussion having been, Peter having risen up, said to them, Men, brethren, ye know that from ancient days God chose among us, through my month for the nations to hear the word of good news, 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 the knower of hearts testified to them, having given them the Holy Spirit, as also 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 separated nothing between us and also them, by faith having purified their hearts.
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)
Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon 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 by grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we believe to be saved, as also 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)
And all the multitude were silent, and heard Barnabas and Paul, recounting what signs and wonders God did in the nations 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)
And after they were silent, James answered, saying, Men, 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)
Simeon related how God first reviewed to take from the nations 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 with this the words of the prophets agree: as has been 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 these will I return, and rebuild the tent of David, having fallen; and its things undermined will I rebuild, and set it upright:
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 they remaining of men might seek out the Lord, and all the nations upon whom my name has been called upon them, says the Lord, making all these.
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 to God are all his works from eternity.
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)
Wherefore I judge, not to molest them, from the nations turning back 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 to send to them, to keep off from pollutions of images, and harlotry, and strangulation, and 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 of ancient generations has them proclaiming him in every city, being read in the synagogues in 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 it seemed fitting to the sent and the elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of them to 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
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)
Having written by their hand thus; The sent and elders and brethren to the brethren in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia from the nations, health:
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)
Since we heard that certain of us having come out have troubled you with words, destroying your souls, saying, To be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we sent no word:
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)
It seemed fitting to us, having been unanimous, to send to you chosen men with our dearly 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
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:26 (show verse)
Men having delivered up their souls 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
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)
Therefore have we sent Judas and Silas, and these by the word announcing these 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
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:28 (show verse)
For it seemed fitting to the Holy Spirit, and to us, for no more burden to be put upon you but the necessities of these;
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)
To keep off from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and strangulation, and harlotry: from which keeping yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
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)
Truly therefore having been loosed, they came to Antioch; and having gathered the multitude together, they gave up the epistle:
Acts 15:31 (show verse)
And having read, they rejoiced for the encouraging
Acts 15:32 (show verse)
And Judas and Silas, they also being prophets, through much speech consoled the brethren, and supported.
Acts 15:33 (show verse)
And having made time, they were loosed with peace from the brethren to the sent.
Acts 15:34 (show verse)
And it seemed fitting to Silas to wait for him.
Acts 15:35 (show verse)
And Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and announcing good news, with many others, the word of the Lord.
Acts 15:36 (show verse)
And after certain days said Paul to Barnabas, Now having turned back, let us review our brethren in every city in which we announced the word of the Lord, how they hold.
Acts 15:37 (show verse)
And Barnabas purposed to take with them John, called Mark.
Acts 15:38 (show verse)
But Paul deemed worthy, having withdrawn from them from Pamphylia, and not having come with them to the work, not to take him with them.
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)
Therefore there was an incitement, so that they separated from one another: and Barnabas, having taken Mark, sailed 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)
And Paul, having chosen Silas, went forth, having been delivered to the grace of God by the brethren.
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, supporting 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