Christ Church Bartlett

By Grace Through Faith — Good News for All People [Acts 14:24 -15:12] i. Some doctrines are essential in nature. (Acts 15:1) a. The doctrine of salvation requires total agreement among believers. ii. Most theological controversies are not easily resolved. (Acts 15:1-6) a. The overwhelming majority of the early church consisted of Torah-observant Jews. b. Gentile conversion and inclusion was an altogether new challenge for the early church, especially in regard to circumcision. iii.Essential doctrines must be fiercely defended, even if it leads to division. (Acts 15:1-6) iv.The Holy Spirit provided the Apostle Peter with divine wisdom from heaven to bring clarity and promote unity. (Acts 15:7-12) Tv. he good news for all people — Jew and Gentile — is that salvation is forever by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. (Acts 15:7-12) As We Go … If you really believe that salvation is the free gift of God for all people ... What is keeping you from receiving this gift? To whom are you offering this gift?