1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:5?

2. How does Acts 15:5 address the necessity of following the Mosaic law today?

3. What role do Pharisees play in the debate over Gentile circumcision in Acts 15:5?

4. How can Acts 15:5 guide us in resolving doctrinal disputes within the church?

5. What Old Testament laws are referenced in Acts 15:5, and why?

6. How should Acts 15:5 influence our approach to cultural traditions in faith practice?

7. Why did some believers insist on circumcision according to Acts 15:5?

8. How does Acts 15:5 address the conflict between Jewish law and Christian faith?

9. What historical context led to the debate in Acts 15:5?

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

11. What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council?

12. How do sects differ from cults?

13. (1 Corinthians 1:10) If Paul’s call for unity was divinely inspired, why did early Christian communities continue to divide and form various sects?

14. Acts 15:13-21 - Why does James cite Amos if the context of Amos 9 doesn't clearly align with the Gentiles' situation in this account?1. How does the requirement of circumcision for Gentile believers reflect the tension between law and grace in the early church?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of unity in diversity within our own church communities today?

3. How does understanding the role of the Law in the Old Testament help us appreciate the work of Christ in the New Testament?

4. What are some modern-day "requirements" that we might impose on others that could hinder their faith journey, and how can we address these?

5. How can the process and outcome of the Jerusalem Council guide us in resolving conflicts or disagreements within our own 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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