1. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Judeans – “Circumcision is necessary for salvation” (1). - To Jerusalem – believing Pharisees said the same (5).

3. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Judeans – Circumcision necessary for salvation (1). - To Jerusalem – believing Pharisees said the same (5). - “Apostles & elders came together” (6). Note: The apostles were there – this would not be true of modern councils.

4. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - Peter’s Speech (7-11). * God “acknowledged them” (8). * “Made no distinction” (9). * The Law – an unbearable yoke (10). * Saved by Grace (11).

5. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Conflict Over Circumcision (15:1-29). - James’ Speech (13-21). * “A people for His name” (14). * Prophecy of Amos 9:11,12 (16-17). * Should not “trouble” them (19). * Offering to idols, sexual immorality, things strangled & blood (20). - Letter to the Gentiles (23-29). Note: “Holy Spirit and to us” (28).

6. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Paul, Barnabas & Silas in Antioch (15:30-40). - Delivery of letter (30-35). * Judas & Silas come with Paul & Barnabas from Jerusalem (22,31) – Silas stays in Antioch. - Division over John Mark (36-41). John Mark’s previous departure (13:13). * Barnabas & John Mark to Cyprus (39). * Paul & Silas to Cilicia (40).

7. Paul & Silas Barnabas & John Mark Cilician Gates

8. The City of Tarsus Paul’s Hometown The Cydnus River near Tarsus

9. The City of Tarsus Paul’s Hometown A Roman Era Road in Tarsus

10. The “Cilician Gates” The Pass Through the Taurus Mountains

12. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). - At Derbe & Lystra – Timothy joins them (16:1). The son of a Jewish woman. * Timothy’s circumcision (3) cf. Gal. 2:3-5; see I Corinthians 9:19-23. - Directed by the Spirit to Macedonia (16:4-10). * Forbidden by Holy Spirit to go to Asia Minor & Bithynia (6-8). - To Troas.

14. Ruins of Ancient Troas

17. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). * Note: The Holy Spirit was explicit in His direction to them – not just a strong feeling. - Paul & Silas at Philippi (16:11-40).

19. Acts of the Apostles (Chapters Fifteen & Sixteen) Second Preaching Journey (16:1-18:22). * Note: The Holy Spirit was explicit in His direction to them – not just a strong feeling. - Paul & Silas at Philippi (16:11-40). * Conversion of Lydia (11-15). * Evil spirit cast out of a servant girl & Paul and Silas are arrested (16-24). * Conversion of the Jailer (25-34). * Asked to Leave the city (35-40).