The Jerusalem Council (Galatians 2:1-10; Acts 15; Leviticus 17-18)
/The Jerusalem Council
Galatians 2:1-10
Acts 15; Leviticus 17-18
The counsel of the rest of the apostles is no different than Paul’s and is rooted in the very teaching of Moses.
I. The Jerusalem Council (vv. 1-6; Acts 15)
A. The Context (vv. 1-2; Acts 15:1-5)
B. The Counsel (Acts 15:6-21)
C. The Result (vv. 3-6, 10)
II. The Subtext (vv. 7-10)
A. The Relationship Between Jews and Gentiles in the Church
B. Unity (v. 8; Acts 15:11; cf. Ephesians 2:11–16)
C. Distinction
D. Nothing New (Acts 15:21; Leviticus 17-18)