Week 4: Equipping Leaders: The Jerusalem Council

Acts 15 highlights a crucial moment in the early church—the Jerusalem Council. As the gospel spread among the Gentiles, a heated debate arose over whether they needed to follow the law of Moses to be saved. The apostles and elders gathered to seek God’s guidance and preserve unity within the church. Through attentive listening, scriptural reasoning, and the leading of the Holy Spirit, they arrived at a conclusion affirming salvation by grace through faith and emphasizing fellowship across cultural boundaries. This lesson shows how godly leadership prepares the church to handle conflicts wisely, protect the truth of the gospel, and promote peace among believers.