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    Acts 15
    If we follow the protocol laid down here we will do well

    Some questions that we should answer:

  • Responsibility of church leaders
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    The problem was a hybrid of works (Law) and faith. The resolution was a delegation was formed and was sent to meet the church in Jerusalem

    Both Antioch and Jerusalem were independent from each other.

    Acts 15.6 the leadership comes together to investigate the matter. Where does the closed session end and the whole assembly discuss the issue in these matters?
    The closed session was delegated by the assembly-of-all

    v7 even though there was much debate the bottom line was an orderly procedure. "much debate" = lots of questions and not = disputes and bitterness.
     

  • Proper constitution of a meeting called acknowledged
  • Delegated and addressed on a leadership level (Acts 15:6)
  • Questioning investigating fact finding objectivity (Acts 15:6-7)
  • Reports and perspectives: Peter (apostolic); Paul & Barnabas sent from Antioch; James the Pastor of the church in Jerusalem
  • Orderliness and decorum (15:22, 25,28) involvement (consensus, vote?) and modification it pleased the whole church

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