Thematic Bible
Acts 15:1 (show verse)
And certain ones who came down from Judea taught the brothers, saying, Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you 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 not a little disputation occurring by Paul and Barnabas, they appointed Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
Strife » Instances of » Christians at antioch (in syria), about circumcision
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Membership of officers in » Elders
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Elders » Christian
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Paul » Contends with the judaizers against their circumcision "theology"
Strife » Exemplified » Judaizing teachers
Strife » Instances of » Christians at antioch (in syria), about circumcision
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:3 (show verse)
And indeed being set forward by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the nations. And they caused great joy to all the brothers.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To saints
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Great » Joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
Joy » Of saints, is » For the success of the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of joy
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Samaria » Province of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Paul and barnabas preach in
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Conversion » Of sinners, a cause of joy » To saints
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Great » Joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Joy » Soul-winners' » Thrills the church
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The conversion of the gentiles
Joy » Of saints, is » For the success of the gospel
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Missionary-work by ministers » Success of » A cause of joy
Phenicia » Paul visits the congregations in
Samaria » Province of
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Paul and barnabas preach in
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:4 (show verse)
And arriving in Jerusalem, they were received by the church, and by the apostles and elders. And they declared all things that God had done with them.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the early Christians » In regard to circumcision
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Jerusalem
Council » Apostolic
Elder » In the Christian church
Jerusalem » First Christian council held at
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Refers the question of circumcision to the apostles and elders at jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:5 (show verse)
But some of those from the sect of the Pharisees, having believed, rose up, saying, It was necessary to circumcise them and to command them 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 apostles and elders were assembled to see about 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)
And after much disputing, Peter rose up and said to them, Men, brothers, you recognize that from ancient days God chose among us that through my mouth the nations should hear the Word of the gospel, 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 knows the hearts, bore them witness, giving them the Holy Spirit 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 He put no difference between us and 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)
Now therefore why do you tempt God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples, a yoke 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 through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, according to which manner they also believed.
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 kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring what miracles and wonders God had worked among 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, brothers, listen to me.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
James » Characteristics of » Regarded by many as one of the leaders of the church at jerusalem
James » An apostle » Addresses the gathering at jerusalem in favor of liberty for the gentile converts
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:14 (show verse)
Even as Simon has declared how God at the first visited the nations to take out of 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 the words of the Prophets agree to this; 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 I will return and will build again the tabernacle of David which has fallen down; and I will build again its ruins, and I will set it up,
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 those men who are left might seek after the Lord, and all the nations on whom My name has been called, says the Lord, who does 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)
All His works are known to God 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)
Therefore my judgment is that we do not trouble those who have turned to God from among the nations,
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 should abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things 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 from ages past has those in every city proclaiming 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
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 pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men from them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, whose last name was Barsabas; and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
Antioch » A city in syria
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Barsabas » Judas
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Barsabas » Judas
Catholicity » Inculcated
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Judas » Characteristics of » Barsabas
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Paul » Returns to antioch, accompanied by barnabas, judas, and silas, with letters to the gentiles
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:23 (show verse)
And they wrote these things by their hand: The apostles and elders and brothers send greeting to the brothers, from the nations in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia.
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Cilicia » The congregations of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Cilicia » The congregations of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
the Heathen » The gospel received by
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Syria » Gospel preached and many churches founded in
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:24 (show verse)
Because we have heard that certain ones who went out from us have troubled you with words, unsettling your souls, saying, Be circumcised and keep the law! (to whom we gave no such command);
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 good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you 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
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:26 (show verse)
men who have given up 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
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 we have sent Judas and Silas, who will also announce to you the same things by word.
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 good to the Holy Spirit and to us to lay on you no greater burden than these necessary things:
Antioch » A city » A city of syria » Dissension within the congregation of
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Directs the decisions of the church
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Catholicity » Inculcated
Church » Body of Christ » Government of
Church » Garments of » Government of
Church » Decrees of
Circumcision » Abrogated
Council » Apostolic
Decrees » From the congregation in jerusalem
Doctrines » Guidelines set forth from the leaders in jerusalem
Elder » In the Christian church
Epistles » From the congregation at jerusalem to the gentiles
Government » Ecclesiastical » Government
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Directs the decisions of the church
Jude » Christian » Sent » To antioch » With » Paul
Justification before God » Under the gospel » Is not of faith and works united
Silas » The short form of the name » Sent to paul, in antioch (of syria), from jerusalem
Titus » Compare
Acts 15:29 (show verse)
that you abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which, if you keep yourselves, you shall do well. Be prospered.
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)
Then indeed they being let go, they came to Antioch. And gathering the multitude, they delivered the letter.
Acts 15:31 (show verse)
And when they had read it, they rejoiced at the comfort.
Acts 15:32 (show verse)
And Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words and confirmed them.
Acts 15:33 (show verse)
And remaining for a time, they were let go in peace from the brothers to the apostles.
Acts 15:34 (show verse)
But it pleased Silas to remain there.
Acts 15:35 (show verse)
Also Paul and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the gospel, the Word of the Lord, with many others also.
Acts 15:36 (show verse)
And some days afterward, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brothers in every city where we have announced the Word of the Lord, to see how they are holding to it.
Acts 15:37 (show verse)
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, he being called Mark.
Acts 15:38 (show verse)
But Paul thought it well not to take that one with them, he having withdrawn from them from Pamphylia, and did not go with them to the work.
Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul
Instability » Instances of » Mark
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Instability » Instances of » Mark
John mark » Facts concerning » Early years apparently vacillating
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Pamphylia » John, surnamed "mark," in
Paul » chooses » Silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Strife » Instances of » Paul and barnabas, about mark
Acts 15:39 (show verse)
Then there was sharp feeling, so as to separate them from each other. And taking Mark, Barnabas 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)
But choosing Silas, Paul went out, being commended by the brothers to the grace 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)
passing through Syria and Cilicia, making the churches strong.
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