Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Judeans – “Circumcision is necessary for salvation” (1). - To.

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Judeans – “Circumcision is necessary for salvation” (1).

- To Jerusalem – believing Pharisees said the same (5).

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Judeans – Circumcision necessary for salvation (1).

- To Jerusalem – believing Pharisees said the same (5).

- “Apostles & elders came together” (6). Note: The apostles were there – this would not be true of modern councils.

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Peter’s Speech (7-11).

* God “acknowledged them” (8).

* “Made no distinction” (9).

* The Law – an unbearable yoke (10).

* Saved by Grace (11).

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - James’ Speech (13-21).

* “A people for His name” (14).* Prophecy of Amos 9:11,12 (16-17).* Should not “trouble” them (19).* Offering to idols, sexual immorality, things strangled & blood (20).

- Letter to the Gentiles (23-29). Note: “Holy Spirit and to us” (28).

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Paul, Barnabas & Silas in Antioch (15:30-40). - Delivery of letter (30-35).

* Judas & Silas come with Paul & Barnabas from Jerusalem (22,31) – Silas stays in Antioch.

- Division over John Mark (36-41). John Mark’s previous departure (13:13).* Barnabas & John Mark to Cyprus (39).* Paul & Silas to Cilicia (40).

Paul & Silas

Barnabas & John Mark

Cilician Gates

The City of TarsusPaul’s Hometown

The Cydnus River near Tarsus

The City of TarsusPaul’s Hometown

A Roman Era Road in Tarsus

The “Cilician Gates”The Pass Through the Taurus Mountains

The “Cilician Gates”The Pass Through the Taurus Mountains

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). - At Derbe & Lystra – Timothy joins them (16:1). The son of a Jewish woman.

* Timothy’s circumcision (3) cf. Gal. 2:3-5; see I Corinthians 9:19-23.

- Directed by the Spirit to Macedonia (16:4-10).

* Forbidden by Holy Spirit to go to Asia Minor & Bithynia (6-8). - To Troas.

Ruins of Ancient Troas

Ruins of Ancient Troas

Ruins of Ancient Troas

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). * Note: The Holy Spirit was explicit in His direction to them – not just a strong feeling.

- Paul & Silas at Philippi (16:11-40).

Acts of the Apostles(Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen)

• Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). * Note: The Holy Spirit was explicit in His direction to them – not just a strong feeling.

- Paul & Silas at Philippi (16:11-40). * Conversion of Lydia (11-15).* Evil spirit cast out of a servant girl & Paul and Silas are arrested (16-24).* Conversion of the Jailer (25-34).* Asked to Leave the city (35-40).