Study 30 From The Book of Acts Is: Acts 15:35 – 16:5
- What
was the contention between Paul and Barnabas? Which was right, or were both
wrong? Cf. Jn. 21:21, 22; 2 Tim.
4:11. Can you disagree with another Christian without falling out with
him?
- What
provision did God make for Paul when he lost the help of Barnabas and John
Mark? What was the keynote of their work at this stage? Cf. 14:21-23. In
what ways can you help a young Christian to be strong in the faith?
- 12:25-16:5
List the developments which took place in this fourth period (see
analysis)
Note. 16:3, 4. Paul
firmly opposed the circumcision of Gentile believers as something necessary to
salvation. This is shown by his passing
on of the decision of the Jerusalem Council.
But, Timothy in Jewish eyes was a Jew by birth; and, in fresh
evangelism, it would cause needless offence if he did not wear the sign of Jewish
nationality. Cf. 1 Cor. 9:20; Gal. 5:6; 6:15.
