Acts 15 is one of the most important turning points in the early Church—because it proves something we still need today: the Holy Spirit gives God’s people the discipline of self-correction.
In this episode of The Deep Dive Bible Study, Pastor Tim Hatch walks through Acts chapter 15 and the first major Church council—where leaders confront a dangerous assumption: “Gentiles must become Jews in order to become Christians.” In other words… Jesus + anything. And the Church corrects itself.
You’ll see why this chapter is a blueprint for every generation:
how to challenge “churchy assumptions” without changing the gospel
why grace alone is non-negotiable
why the Church must never change the message—but must often change its methods
why we must not make it difficult for those turning to God
how unity is preserved without adding burdens God never required
and why even strong leaders can disagree (Paul vs. Barnabas) and still advance the mission
If you’ve ever wondered: “Are we making church harder than Jesus intended?”—Acts 15 answers that.
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