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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.
Classroom Instructions
Backstory: The United (but Divided) Church
Acts 15:1-41 | Session 10
Jim Dalrymple | Ozark Christian College
The Jerusalem Counsel (of apostles & elders)
Threats to Unity:
1. False Doctrines:
● Jesus.
● Jesus + _____________
Who is responsible for doctrine in the church?
− Apostles / apostles
− Elders (cf. 1 Timothy 3)
▪ Examples
▪ Direction (overseer)
▪ Doctrine (teacher)
▪ Discipleship
▪ Discipline
2. False Freedoms:
● Saved by grace alone (not circumcision & faith)
● Saved by grace, to give grace:
− Abstain from meat sacrificed to idols
− Abstain from sexual immorality
3. Opinions & Personalities
● In Acts 15:36-40, Paul and Barnabas have a “sharp agreement” over John Mark.
Questions:
● Do we ever try to add pre-conditions or obstacles to the gospel?
● Should our allegiance to Christ and love for others cause us to abstain from
some actions, attitudes, etc.?
● Can God use even our differences to carry out his work and word?