1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:28?

2. How does Acts 15:28 guide us in discerning the Holy Spirit's will today?

3. What burdens did the Holy Spirit and apostles choose not to impose?

4. How can we apply the principle of "no greater burden" in church decisions?

5. What Old Testament laws relate to the burdens mentioned in Acts 15:28?

6. How does Acts 15:28 encourage unity among diverse believers in Christ?

7. What does "it seemed good to the Holy Spirit" imply about divine guidance in Acts 15:28?

8. How does Acts 15:28 address the role of the Holy Spirit in decision-making?

9. Why were only certain burdens deemed necessary in Acts 15:28?

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

11. What are Ecumenical Councils?

12. What is Conciliarism?

13. What is the meaning of 'Spirit of the Law'?

14. What defines a synod?1. How does the decision of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15:28 reflect the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the early church, and how can we apply this in our decision-making today?

2. In what ways does the council's decision promote unity among believers, and how can we foster unity in our own church communities?

3. What are some modern-day "burdens" that we might impose on fellow believers, and how can we ensure we focus on essential requirements of the faith?

4. How does the principle of avoiding unnecessary burdens relate to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 11:28-30, and what practical steps can we take to live this out?

5. How can the example of the Jerusalem Council inform our understanding of the role of church leadership and the importance of accountability in our faith communities?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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