In this passage on the Jerusalem Council, there were a few points that seemed to "jump out":
- The judgment made at the Council clearly showed that Salvation, for Jews and Gentiles alike, is by Faith through grace alone; and not by works of the Law (And that, in consideration for the Jews and not to promote the other extreme of License, there were restrictions to observe)
- Paul and Barnabas often "reported everything God had done through them"; and so should we, as His witnesses, and to give glory to Him and encouragement to others
- It is neat to see the Holy Spirit at work (vs 28), that even in the discussion of such a divisive and sharply disputed issue, "apostles and elders, with the whole church" were able to come to agreement on the outcome. This is a reminder of the quote: "In the essentials, UNITY, in the non-essentials LIBERTY, and in all things CHARITY"
- This is yet another example of the Enemy's attacks on the Church
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