Acts 16:4
As they went from town to town, they delivered the decisions handed down by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 16:4?

2. How can we implement Acts 16:4's teachings in our church today?

3. What role did the "decisions reached by the apostles" play in early church unity?

4. How does Acts 16:4 connect with the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15?

5. Why is obedience to church leadership important according to Acts 16:4?

6. How can Acts 16:4 guide us in resolving doctrinal disputes today?

7. How does Acts 16:4 reflect the early Church's authority structure?

8. What historical context influenced the decrees mentioned in Acts 16:4?

9. How do the decrees in Acts 16:4 relate to modern Christian practices?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 16?

11. What defines dogma?

12. What was the purpose of the Jerusalem Council?

13. Acts 21:17-26 - Does Paul's participation in Jewish purification rituals conflict with the New Testament teaching on salvation by faith alone?

14. What is the Gift of Healing?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the decision-making process at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 influence the way we handle doctrinal disagreements in the church today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are respecting and following the authority of church leadership while also being discerning?

3. How can we apply the principle of cultural sensitivity and inclusion in our own church or ministry context?

4. What steps can we take to invest in and mentor younger believers, following the example of Paul and Timothy?

5. How do the decisions delivered by Paul and his companions reflect the balance between grace and truth in the Christian life?1. What does the inclusion of Timothy, a believer of mixed heritage, in the missionary team suggest about the universality of the Gospel message?

2. How does Paul's vision in Troas demonstrate the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

3. Why do you think Paul decided to circumcise Timothy, given the conclusions of the Jerusalem Council?

4. What does Lydia's conversion and subsequent hospitality tell us about the effect of the Gospel on her life?

5. How does the exorcism of the slave girl demonstrate the conflict between spiritual freedom and economic exploitation?

6. How does the transformation of the Philippian jailer illustrate the Gospel's power to change lives?

7. What does the account of Paul and Silas singing hymns in prison teach us about maintaining faith amidst adversity?

8. How can we discern God's guidance in our life decisions, as Paul, Silas, and Timothy did during their missionary journey?

9. How can we respond to unfair treatment or false accusations, as exemplified by Paul and Silas?

10. What role does Paul's Roman citizenship play in this chapter, and what does it suggest about navigating cultural and legal systems for the sake of the Gospel?

11. How does Acts 16 challenge our understanding of freedom, both spiritual and physical?

12. How should we respond when our efforts to spread the Gospel lead to personal hardship or persecution?

13. How can the response of the jailer to his impending disaster serve as a metaphor for recognizing our need for salvation?

14. How does Paul's approach to dealing with the magistrates demonstrate wisdom and courage?

15. How can we apply the lessons from Lydia's conversion in our approach to sharing the Gospel with others?

16. How does the liberating experience of the slave girl challenge our understanding of spiritual warfare?

17. What can we learn from the communal aspect of conversions (Lydia's household, the jailer's family) seen in this chapter?

18. How does the chapter shape our understanding of God's sovereignty, even in seemingly chaotic situations?

19. What steps can we take to maintain our spiritual joy and courage in the face of challenges, like Paul and Silas in prison?

20. How does Acts 16 challenge us to extend our personal boundaries for the sake of the Gospel?

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