SALVATION THROUGH THE GRACE OF JESUS

Acts 15:1-11
1. What is necessary for salvation? (1-2).Some Jews went to Antioch and taught the believers that they needed to be circumcised and become Jews to be saved. Paul and Barnabas disputed with them but the matter could not be resolved. They decided to bring the matter before the apostles in Jerusalem. This was not a minor issue. The future of the Christian church depended on the answer to whether or not circumcision was necessary for salvation. Some people still insist that Jesus plus something else is required for salvation. How was this dispute resolved?

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2. By grace alone, through faith alone (3-11).Paul and Barnabas visited other churches as they traveled to Jerusalem. They reported how God had brought salvation to the Gentiles. The brothers were glad. Paul and Barnabas were welcomed in Jerusalem but some Pharisees challenged them. After much discussion, Peter testified about his ministry to Cornelius. God had accepted him and his family and confirmed this by giving them the Holy Spirit. Peter's testimony agreed with Paul. Salvation is by faith in Jesus alone.Prayer: Lord, thank you for the all-sufficient gospel of Jesus and for the work of the Holy Spirit.One Word: Saved by God's grace alone

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