Paul's Passing Thoughts

1. Peter speaks at the council
2. Reminds them about Cornelius

-Faith cometh by hearing

-God bore witness of their faith

-Sign of the Holy Spirit authenticated their       conversion

1. “put no difference”

      διακρινω (dee-ah-kree-noh)

– Compare with Acts 10:20

to judge thoroughly – prejudice

– Peter accuses them of prejudice towards the       Gentiles

– same lesson he had to learn in Acts 10

– Prejudice by imposing presumptuous                   standard

– Prejudice in hypocrisy/orthodoxy

1. Why tempt ye God?

      πειραζω (peer-ad-zoh)

to test, particularly with the idea of piercing

1. Paul and Barnabas give report

– Compare with Peter’s report in Acts 11

1. James’ conclusion
2. Acknowledges consistency with scriptures

– Quotes Amos 9:11-12

1. Requirement of 4 “necessary things” – vs. 28

– Not for justification

– So as not to be a stumbling block to the Jews

– Liberty (knowledge) vs. love

– For the purpose of sanctification

III. Reviewing the letter to the Gentiles