In the early New Testament church, we have recorded in the scriptures a major discord that occurred in the church. This division became a serious doctrinal and even salvation issue to some. The apostles and elders at that time had to intervene and help resolve the matter so peace and unity could be restored in the church. I’m referring to the Jerusalem church conference that Luke recorded for us in Acts chapter 15. Let’s visit Acts 15 and review the flow of events of this historical conference and the resolution that the Jerusalem church came to in dealing with Gentile converts coming into the church. Let’s also be encouraged to look to God’s spirit so to have unity of worship in Him.

Stan Hopper

Stan Hopper serves as an elder in the United Church of God. He and his wife Denise live in Oklahoma. Stan endeavors to use his past work skills to better serve God and the church membership.