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preached only “the W ord o f the L ord:” not their own speculations nor philosophy, not psychology, but God’s revealed truth. But Paul and Barnabas were not alone in their teaching and preaching, there were many teachers and preachers in that church. 1 :31, 33, 69, 70. Are the Jews to be gathered back to their own land? Jer. 32:37; Amos 9:9, 10, 13, 15. Will Jesus reign as king over Israel in Jerusalem? . Zech. 14:4; Ezek. 37:16, 20. What will follow as the third event? Isa. 2:23; Psa. 2:26, 27. Will the nations partake in the millenial glory ? Haggai 2 :7; Zech. 8 :22. (3 ) The Decision of the Council, vs. 19- 29. What was the decision o f the; council concerning the law? Rom. 6:14. Iftfhat was the duty o f each man? Rom. 14:12-17. How does Paul sum it all up ? 1 Cor. 8:1-13. While we are not under the law, if we love the Lord what will we do? John 14:15. Was Paul worthy o f the commendation given him ? 2 Cor. 11:24-28. Was the council in vain, or did it prove to be one o f the “all things” o f Romans 8:28? PRACTICAL POINTS (1) God’s works are the best interpreters of His Word. (2) No human rights can make man right with God. (3) A bitter pill for Pharisees is “ God purifieth the heart by faith.”' (4) There is no grace in the law o f Moses. (5) Grace and truth are in Jesus Christ. (6) Both Jew and Gentile need salvation. (7) Faith is appropriation of the grace given by God. (8) Uniformity o f works will not bring unity o f will. ( 9 ) .Unity is only necessary in the essen tials.
God” (Rom. 8:28). Paul and Barnabas also continued their ministry in Antioch.' Their work consisted o f two parts : “teach ing” and “preaching,” (i. e., declaring the good news). They both taught and ( 1 ) Discussion of a Great Question, vs. 6 - 12 .. Where was the council held? 15:2. What was the crux o f the testimony? Gal. 5 :l-3. Had Peter been chosen to open the door \ o the Gentiles? 10:20; 11:12. What was the report Paul made to the church at Antioch? 14:27. What had God done in sending Peter to the Gentiles? Eph. 2:14-16. For what did Christ die? Gal. 4:4, 5. What is the tendency o f the ecclesiasts in all ages ? Gal. 4 :9, 10. Could gifts, or sacrifices, or laws and ceremonies ever satisfy the conscience? Heb. 9:9. What great truth did Peter voice con cerning salvation ? Romani 5 :20; 6 :2, 5; Eph. 2:7-9. (2 ) The Dispensational Aspect, vs. 13- 18 . I f Peter was the pope o f Rome, why did he not preside? v. 13. What was the first o f the three funda mental things settled by the Council? v. 14. Why did God first visit the Gentiles? Acts 10:34-46. What is God now calling out? 1 Peter 2:9, 10. Who composed this body called “the church?” Eph. 2:16, 18. What is God’s purpose in this out-call ing? Eph. 2 :7. How is the union o f the Jew and Gentile effected? 1 Cor. 12:12, 13; Col. 3:10, 11. How will the separation o f the church and , world be consummated ? 1 Thess. 4:14-18. What follows as1 the second funda mental? Isa. 9:6-9; Jer. 33 :24-26. Where will the throne be set up ? Luke
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