Dealing With Disputes
September 24, 2023
Louis Bridgman explores how the early church faced a serious doctrinal dispute over circumcision and salvation in Acts 15:1-35. He highlights how the Jerusalem Council models a Spirit-led way of handling disagreement, turning potential division into a public testimony of unity, encouragement, and love. Louis calls the church today to resist worldly patterns of conflict and instead pursue discernment, humility, and charity in all things.
Unleashing the Power Within
October 1, 2023
Nick Azzuolo traces the beginning of Paul’s second missionary journey in Acts 15:36-16:15, showing how the Holy Spirit empowers and guides God’s people through conflict, closed doors, and unexpected detours. He urges believers to trust the Spirit’s leading, remain flexible and wholehearted in mission, and view personal obstacles as opportunities for God’s redirection and growth.