Tag Archives: Acts 15

why Paul chose Silas

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

why Paul chose Silas Acts 15:36-41 (JDV) Acts 15:36 After some time had passed, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in every town where we have preached the word of the Lord and … Continue reading →

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unteaching

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

unteaching Acts 15:22-35 (JDV) Acts 15:22 Then the missionaries and the elders, with the whole congregation, decided to select men who were among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas, called Barsabbas, and Silas, both … Continue reading →

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distinction debate

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jefferson Vann

distinction debate Acts 15:1-21 (JDV) Acts 15:1 Some men came down from Judea and began to teach the brothers: “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom prescribed by Moses, you cannot be rescued.” Acts 15:2 After Paul and Barnabas … Continue reading →

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He is in this

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 15:36-17:15 These stories show the Holy Spirit working in the lives of the believers and in the communities they are reaching with the gospel.  But the Spirit who unifies our hearts in Christ does not bring unity to those … Continue reading →

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reasoning together

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Acts 15:1-35 The Jerusalem council convened for the purpose of dealing with an issue that had to be settled.  As the gospel spread by the believers into Gentile territory and among the Gentiles, there were bound to be questions as … Continue reading →

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