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Acts 11 - Introduction

THE BOOK OF ACTS. CHAPTER 11

OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY. MARK DUNAGAN

I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 11:

I. Peter confronted in Jerusalem: Acts 11:1-3

II. His explanation: Acts 11:4-18

III. Founding of the congregation in Antioch: Acts 11:19-21

IV. Saul and Barnabas in Antioch: Acts 11:22-26

V. Famine relief: Acts 11:27-30

While the conversion of Cornelius and his household was. wonderful event, it was also an event that could have divided the Church, if wrong attitudes had prevailed among brethren. The temptation for some in the Church could have been, "If we embrace uncircumcised Gentile converts, then we may lose some members or potential converts among the Jews." Or, "This action may discredit us in the eyes of some." In contrast, God is more concerned about the truth than keeping those with wrong attitudes happy and content.

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