1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:19?

2. How does Acts 15:19 guide us in welcoming new believers today?

3. What barriers should we avoid imposing on those turning to God?

4. How does Acts 15:19 connect with Jesus' teachings on inclusion?

5. In what ways can our church implement the principle from Acts 15:19?

6. How can Acts 15:19 influence our approach to evangelism and discipleship?

7. What is the significance of James' judgment in Acts 15:19 for early Christian communities?

8. How does Acts 15:19 address the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Church?

9. Why was it important to avoid burdening Gentile believers according to Acts 15:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15?

11. What is the Third Way church?

12. What are the key themes in the Book of Amos?

13. Ephesians 4:4–6: How can there be “one faith” if Christianity itself is divided into countless denominations?

14. What is Bible acculturation?1. How does the decision made at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:19 reflect the heart of the Gospel message?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of not imposing unnecessary burdens on new believers in our church communities today?

3. How does the inclusion of Gentiles in the early church challenge us to think about inclusivity and diversity in our own congregations?

4. What can we learn from James' leadership style and decision-making process in Acts 15:19 that can be applied to modern church leadership?

5. How do the events of Acts 15 relate to Paul's teachings in Galatians 2 and Ephesians 2 regarding the unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ?1. What are the potential dangers of imposing one's cultural practices on believers from different cultures, as seen in the dispute over circumcision?

2. How does the Jerusalem Council provide a model for resolving doctrinal disputes within the Church?

3. What can we learn from Peter's defense of the Gentile believers at the Council?

4. How does James' proposal balance the concerns of Jewish believers and the freedom of Gentile believers?

5. How does the council's letter demonstrate sensitivity and respect towards both Jewish and Gentile believers?

6. How does the response of the Gentile believers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia to the council's letter underscore the importance of unity in the Church?

7. What can the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas teach us about dealing with personal disputes within Christian ministry?

8. How can we apply the lessons from the Jerusalem Council to current debates within our own churches or denominations?

9. How does the council's decision reflect the work of the Holy Spirit in the early Church?

10. What strategies can we use to avoid letting personal disagreements, like the one between Paul and Barnabas, hinder our Christian mission?

11. How does Acts 15 challenge our understanding of the role of cultural practices in our faith?

12. What can we learn from the way the early Church handled disagreements and conflicts?

13. How can the council's decision influence our approach to cultural diversity within our own church communities?

14. How does the unfolding of events in this chapter demonstrate the sovereignty of God, even in times of conflict and disagreement?

15. How does the inclusivity of Gentiles in the early Church speak to issues of racial or cultural inclusion in today's Church?

16. In what ways does the decision of the Jerusalem Council demonstrate the Church's flexibility and adaptability to changing contexts?

17. How do you reconcile the directive from the Jerusalem Council with the freedom we have in Christ?

18. How can the split between Paul and Barnabas be viewed both negatively and positively?

19. What does the chapter suggest about the role of human agency and the Holy Spirit in the expansion of the Church?

20. How can we promote unity in our church communities amidst differing views and beliefs?

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