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The Gospel is for all people – Acts 15:1-35

The Gospel is for all people – Acts 15:1-35. Growth results in a problem a. caused by large number of Gentile Christians b. “Do these Gentiles have to become Jews?” - v.1,2,5 c. A good solution results in worldwide growth of the Church. 2. What is essential for salvation?.

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The Gospel is for all people – Acts 15:1-35

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  1. The Gospel is for all people – Acts 15:1-35 • Growth results in a problem a. caused by large number of Gentile Christians b. “Do these Gentiles have to become Jews?” - v.1,2,5 c. A good solution results in worldwide growth of the Church

  2. 2. What is essential for salvation? Many take part in the conference –v.3-6 We have detailed the input of:- • Peter – v.7-11 • Barnabas & Paul – v.12 • James – v.13-21. The O.T. looked forward to the Gentiles being temple worshippers. Jesus is the new temple & Jews & Gentiles are one – Eph.2:11-22; 1Pet.2:4-10

  3. Peter’s input (Paul & James agree) 1. It is the same Gospel for all – v.10 2. It is a Gospel of grace –v.11 We receive:- a. Cleansing from sin – v.9 b. The gift of the Spirit, new life – v.8 3. We receive salvation by faith – v.7,9 “It is by faith alone, through grace alone, in Christ alone”

  4. Paul’s teaching – Gal.3:6-14 • Abraham was saved by faith – v.6,7 • Abraham heard the Gospel & believed. He heard that it was for all nations – v.8,9 • The law condemns us – v.10-12 • Christ took our judgment/curse – v.13 • When we trust in Christ we receive:- a. Forgiveness b. The Spirit Paul is strong that circumcision is not necessary –Gal.1:6-9; 5:1-6,11,12; 6:12-16

  5. 3. What is vital for unity? There was unity in the decision – v.22,25,28 • Inflexible on the essentials, flexible on the non-essentials – cf. Acts16:3; 21:17-26; 1Cor.9:19,20 • A humble, loving spirit - circumcision party - Peter – cf. Gal.2:11-13 - James - Paul & Barnabas

  6. 4. Our response • Taking hold of God’s salvation – in Christ alone, through grace alone, by faith alone • United in life & work – we need to be:- 1. Humble 2. Sensitive 3. Devoted to the Gospel & spreading it - local mission - world mission

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