We enjoy celebrating Kingdom successes: record high for baptisms, new ministries started, attendance goals surpassed, etc. However, leaders must be prepared for the controversy that sometimes accompanies Kingdom success. The Old Testament told of the salvation of the peoples in the last days. Jesus commissioned and sent His church into […]
Acts 15
I recently did some writing on controversies in the book of Acts. Halfway through the book, the reader comes across the Jerusalem Council–a gathering born out of gospel advancement. One of the fascinating matters about this gathering is related to James’ argument. After hearing about the conversion of the Gentiles, […]