Jesus and the Church
Chapter 4: The Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15)
Acts 15 The Council of Jerusalem
Book Resources: Chapter 4, Section 4: The Catholicity of the Church’s Mission
Film Focus Point: This is a dramatic verse-by-verse portrayal of Luke’s account of the Gentile controversy faced by the first Christians in Acts 15.
Text Focus Point: Page 164
Discussion Questions:
- Why was there any dispute among the early Christians about the conversion of Gentiles to Christianity?
- Note that it is Peter who appeals to his brothers regarding the Gentiles. What is significant about Peter’s intervention in the matter?
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