Acts 15

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The last chapter ended Paul's first mission.

Chapter 15 begins with condition the of being saved, ie. salvation. This is an important foundation principle in Christianity.

The first part of the chapter (1-22) recount the argument whether circumcision is a requirement for salvation. This was brought before the leaders in Jerusalem which come to be called the Jerusalem Council.

The decision in this chapter was written in a letter to be read to the Gentile (23-35), this was further referred by Paul in Galatians 2.

The last part of the chapter (36-41) recount the incident of the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas.

1 Some Jewish Christian came and still clings on to the necessity of following Moses' Law and the teaching that circumcision is required to be saved.

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4 A few meeting took place, welcome meeting (4-5), meeting of the leaders (6-11), meeting of the apostles, elders and assembly (12-22). This meeting.

5 These are Pharisees that became Christians.

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7 Acts 11:1-18 Peter refers to his preaching to the Gentiles some ten years ago.

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11 We are saved by grace of the Lord Jesus just as we are. This set it clear that we are saved by grace not by law or work.

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13 James, Jesus's brother who is at this point the leader of the church Acts 12:17

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15 - 18 Amos 9:11-12, Isa 45:21

19 James decree that circumcision is not required but recommended 4 things that Christians should abstain from.

20 1 Co 8:7-13 , Gen 9:4

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22 Silas who is a prophet Acts 15:32, and a Roman citizen Acts 16:37

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28 The Holy Spirit inspired and given authority of the decision in the meeting

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32 Giving courage and strength

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34, 35 Some versions has " but Silas decided to remain there."

Disagreement between Paul and Barnabas

36 This marks the start of Paul's second mission journey initially intended to revisit the converted believers.

37 This would be the last mention of Barnabas and Mark although Paul would mention him (1Co 9:6)

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39 Paul and Barnabas parted way.

40 Paul chose Silas who either came back from Jerusalem or had stayed behind (see note on verse 34)

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