Balancing Tradition and Truth in the Church - Sunday Evening - September 22, 2024
The Jerusalem Council: Confronting False Teachings and Embracing the Gospel
Pastor Josh from Middletown Baptist Church explores Acts chapter 15, focusing on the Jerusalem Council's handling of false teachings brought by Judaizers. These false teachers claimed that Gentile believers needed to adhere to the Law of Moses to be saved. Pastor Josh emphasizes the importance of adhering to salvation by faith alone, free from the burdens of tradition and legalism. He calls for believers to evaluate their own adherence to traditions versus the truth of the gospel, underscoring the need for unity and reliance on God's Word.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:27 Setting the Scene: Acts Chapter 15
01:33 The Jerusalem Council: Addressing False Teachings
02:23 Paul and Barnabas: Defending the Gospel
03:37 The Danger of Adding to the Gospel
18:57 Peter's Stand: Recalling God's Word
29:16 Faith Alone: The Core Message
29:43 Walking in the Spirit vs. Lusts of the Flesh
30:33 Jesus' Yoke: A Lesson from Matthew 11
31:24 The Law and Its Purpose
33:06 Peter's Perspective on the Yoke of Bondage
33:47 The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor
35:00 The Heart of the Matter: Judging and Phariseeism
36:12 The Gospel and Church Traditions
43:06 Theology Matters: Living Out Your Beliefs
46:48 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer
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