Acts 15:26
men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:26?

2. How does Acts 15:26 inspire us to risk for the gospel today?

3. What does "risked their lives" reveal about commitment to Christ's mission?

4. How can we emulate the dedication shown in Acts 15:26 in our lives?

5. What other biblical figures risked their lives for God's work?

6. How does Acts 15:26 challenge our comfort in serving Christ?

7. What does Acts 15:26 reveal about the nature of true Christian sacrifice and commitment?

8. How does Acts 15:26 challenge modern views on personal sacrifice for faith?

9. In what ways does Acts 15:26 emphasize the importance of risking one's life for the Gospel?

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

11. How can we become fishers of men today?

12. What does the Bible mention about leprosy?

13. Is Paul a false prophet?

14. What characterized early Christianity in its initial stages?
Discussion Questions
1. How do the actions of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:26 inspire you to live out your faith more boldly in your current context?

2. In what ways can the church today learn from the Jerusalem Council's approach to resolving doctrinal disputes and maintaining unity?

3. Reflect on a time when you had to take a risk for your faith. How did that experience shape your relationship with God?

4. How can the example of Paul and Barnabas encourage you to serve others sacrificially in your community or church?

5. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your commitment to the Gospel remains strong, even in the face of opposition or hardship?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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