Thematic Bible
Acts 15:1 (show verse)
But certain persons came down from Judea, and began to teach the Brethren that, unless they were circumcised, in accordance with the custom enjoined by Moses, they could not 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)
This gave rise to a serious dispute, and much discussion, between Paul and Barnabas and these men, and it was therefore settled that Paul and Barnabas and others of their number should go up to Jerusalem, to consult the Apostles and Officers of the Church about the matter under discussion.
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)
The Church, therefore, sent them on their journey, and they made their way through Phoenicia and Samaria, telling the story of the conversion of the Gentiles, to the great joy of all the Brethren.
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)
On their arrival at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the Church, as well as by the Apostles and the Officers, and gave an account of all that God had helped them to do.
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)
Some of the Pharisees' party, however, who had become believers in Christ, came forward and declared that they were bound to circumcise converts and to direct them to observe 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)
The Apostles and the Officers of the Church held a meeting to consider 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 » 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)
After much discussion, Peter rose and said: "You, my Brothers, know well that long ago God singled me out--that through my lips the Gentiles should hear the Message of the Good News, and become believers in Christ.
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)
Now God, who reads all hearts, declared his acceptance of the Gentiles, by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as he did 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)
He made no distinction between them and us, when he purified their hearts by their 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)
Why, then, do you now provoke God, by putting on the necks of these disciples a yoke which neither our ancestors 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)
No, it is through the loving-kindness of the Lord Jesus that we, just as they do, believe that we have been saved."
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)
Every voice in the assembly was hushed, as they listened to Barnabas and Paul, while they gave an account of all the signs and wonders which God had shown among the Gentiles 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)
After they had finished speaking, James addressed the Council. "Brothers," he began, "hear what I have to say.
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)
Simon has described the manner in which God first visited the Gentiles, in order to take from among them a people to bear 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 that is in harmony with the words of the Prophets, where they say--
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 I will rebuild the House of David which has fallen--its very ruins I will rebuild, and will set it up once more;
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)
That so the rest of mankind may earnestly seek the Lord--even all the Gentiles on whom my Name has been bestowed."
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)
Says the Lord, as he does these things, foreknown from of old.'
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)
In my judgment, therefore, we should not add to the difficulties of those Gentiles who are turning to God,
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 we should write to them to abstain from food that has been polluted by being sacrificed to idols, from impurity, from eating the flesh of strangled animals, 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 in every town, for generations past, there have been those who preach Moses, read as he is in the Synagogues every Sabbath."
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)
It was then decided by the Apostles and the Officers, with the assent of the whole Church, to choose some of their number, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. Those chosen were Judas (called Barsabas) and Silas, who were leading men among the Brethren.
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)
They were bearers of the following letter--'The Apostles, and the Brothers who are the Officers of the Church, send their greetings to the Brethren of Gentile birth in Antioch, 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)
As we had heard that some of our number had upset you by their assertions, and unsettled your minds--without instructions from 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
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)
We met and decided to choose certain men and send them to you with our dear brothers 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)
Who have sacrificed themselves 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)
We are accordingly sending Judas and Silas, and they will tell you by word of mouth what we are now writing.
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)
We have, therefore, decided, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to lay no further burden upon you beyond these necessary conditions--
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 food offered to idols, from blood, from eating the flesh of strangled animals, and from impurity. If you guard yourselves against such things, it will be well with you. Farewell.'
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)
So the bearers of this letter were sent on their way, and went down to Antioch. There they called a meeting of all the brethren,
Acts 15:31 (show verse)
And delivered the letter, the reading of which caused great rejoicing by its encouraging contents.
Acts 15:32 (show verse)
Judas and Silas, who were themselves Prophets, further encouraged the Brethren by many an address, and strengthened their faith.
Acts 15:33 (show verse)
After some stay, they were dismissed with kind farewells from the Brethren, and returned to those who had sent them.
Acts 15:34 (show verse)
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Acts 15:35 (show verse)
Paul and Barnabas, however, remained in Antioch, where they taught and, with the help of many others, told the Good News of the Lord's Message.
Acts 15:36 (show verse)
Some time after this, Paul said to Barnabas: "Let us go back and visit the Brethren in every town in which we have told the Lord's Message, and see how they are prospering."
Acts 15:37 (show verse)
Barnabas wished to take with them John, whose other name was Mark;
Acts 15:38 (show verse)
But Paul felt that they ought not to take with them the man who had deserted them in Pamphylia, and had not gone on with them to their 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)
This caused such unpleasant feeling between them that they parted, Barnabas taking Mark and sailing for 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)
While Paul chose Silas for his companion and, after he had been committed by the Brethren to the gracious care of the Lord,
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)
Started on his journey and went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the Churches in the faith.
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