The world is full of controversy and conflict. Every headline seems to present a new debate inviting us to take up its cause. Acts 15 presents the most hotly debated issue of the early church, a controversy that had to be dealt with. The issue came down to what was necessary for salvation. Some believed (and were preaching) that faith in Jesus plus something else was necessary. Today, many live as if that’s true. The controversy was settled in Acts 15, but it needs to be settled again, in our own hearts.
