The Church in Acts, Part 13: The Jerusalem Council
Every time we perform a behavioral act and believe it puts us in right standing before God, we undermine the work of Christ on the cross. We are called to maintain the pure gospel message while preserving biblical unity.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR SHEPHERD GROUPS
- What stood out to you in the message?
- What kind of experiences have you had with believers in Christ from other cultures? What challenges has that raised for you?
- Read and discuss Galatians 2:15-21 as it relates to the issues at hand.
- Why does Paul speak so strongly regarding regarding the issue of works related to the Gospel?
- How do you experience the issue of “justification by works” creeping into your own life?
- In what ways do you feel the church could be more effective at considering one another in areas of difference?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Living Faith, Part 6: A Living Faith Validated by Works
Sermon by Jim Supp | April 2, 2023