(24) How to Handle Church Disagreements

After reading Acts 15 we might say that the issues the Jerusalem council addressed are irrelevant today. For us, the decision to circumcise or not is a question of hygiene or custom, not a question of salvation. I don't know anyone who says believers achieve salvation by keeping the Law of Moses.

But let's dig a little deeper. Have you ever felt like God couldn't possible accept you because you keep falling short of his standards? Have you ever been judged by another Christian because your customs are different than theirs? Have you ever been offended by behavior of other believers? Does the church make decisions well? Do we respect the decisions of church leaders?

Luke's coverage of the Jerusalem council handles these and other vital questions.