Acts traces the risen Christ’s work by the Spirit through a witnessing Church from Jerusalem to Rome. It models prayer, boldness, unity, and hope while holding a clear Kingdom horizon.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Acts traces the risen Christ’s work by the Spirit through a witnessing Church from Jerusalem to Rome. It models prayer, boldness, unity, and hope while holding a clear Kingdom horizon.
Acts 15 settles the gospel’s center: God saves by grace through faith for Jew and Gentile alike. A wise letter preserves table fellowship so mission can flourish.
Galatians 2 confirms one gospel in Jerusalem and defends it in Antioch. Justification is by faith in Christ alone, and our daily life flows from union with him.
The Jerusalem Council affirmed that salvation is by grace through faith, not by adherence to the Mosaic Law or cultural customs. This pivotal decision ensured the unity of the early Church and set a timeless precedent for resolving doctrinal disputes.