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Acts 15 - Introduction

THE BOOK OF ACTS. CHAPTER 15

OUTLINE AND COMMENTARY. MARK DUNAGAN

I. OUTLINE OF CHAPTER 15:

I. The point at issue (Acts 15:1)

II. The debate in Jerusalem (Acts 15:5-21)

A. Peter (Acts 15:7-11)

B. Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:12)

C. James (Acts 15:13-21)

III. The conclusion and letter: (Acts 15:22-29)

IV. Antioch receives the letter (Acts 15:30-35)

V. Churches in Syria and Cilica receive the letter (Acts 15:36-41)

For some years now Gentiles were becoming Christians, but what had started out as. trickle in Acts 10:1; Acts 11:1 is now becoming. torrent of conversions, especially following Paul's first journey (Acts 14:27). Yet some professed Christians of. Jewish background had. problem with Gentiles becoming Christians without converting to Judaism (Acts 15:1ff). In addition, we have false brethren (Galatians 2:4), from. Pharisee past who are trying to force Christians into believing that keeping the Law of Moses is essential for salvation (Acts 15:1).

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