◄ Acts 15:41 ►
And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 15:41? 2. How does Acts 15:41 illustrate the importance of strengthening churches today? 3. What methods can we use to "encourage" believers, as Paul did in Acts 15:41? 4. How does Acts 15:41 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. What role does accountability play in church strengthening, as seen in Acts 15:41? 6. How can we apply Paul's example in Acts 15:41 to our local church? 7. What does Acts 15:41 reveal about Paul's missionary strategy and its effectiveness? 8. How does Acts 15:41 reflect the early church's approach to strengthening believers? 9. What historical evidence supports the locations mentioned in Acts 15:41? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 15? 11. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey? 12. What were Apostle Paul's missionary journeys? 13. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 14. What is the history of the Christian Church? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's mission to strengthen the churches in Syria and Cilicia reflect the ongoing need for discipleship in the church today? 2. In what ways can you contribute to the strengthening of your local church community? 3. How does the concept of revisiting and encouraging believers apply to your personal relationships within the church? 4. What can we learn from Paul's strategic approach to missionary work that can be applied to modern-day evangelism and church planting? 5. How do other scriptures, such as 1 Thessalonians 3:2, reinforce the importance of strengthening and encouraging fellow believers? Acts 15 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 15:41 NIV Acts 15:41 NLT Acts 15:41 ESV Acts 15:41 NASB Acts 15:41 KJV Acts 15:41 Commentaries Bible Hub