The Gospel for All Nations!

Acts 15:22-35

Purpose: to understand and embrace that the gospel of Jesus Christ is for all the nations!

1. The Apostolic Answer - From Jerusalem to Antioch (Acts 15:22)
       - Jerusalem represented the predominantly Jewish-background Apostolic Church
       - Antioch represented believers in Christ from Jews and Gentiles together

2. The Apostolic Letter That Opened the Floodgates of Mission (Acts 15:23-29)
       - Unauthorized instruction that had …
       - Disturbing words that unsettle souls (see Acts 15:1)…
       - Now settled by the Apostles and elders…
       - That faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ sets Jews & Gentiles free (see Acts 13:32-39)
       - Ends with a call for unity through essentials not pertaining to salvation
       - See also Galatians 3:8 citing Genesis 12:3

3. Messages Delivered, Received, and Advanced! (Acts 15:30-35)
       - Message delivered & received with rejoicing
       - An additional lengthy message given
       - The message of the Word of the Lord Jesus Christ taught and preached with many others!

The floodgates are open! The gospel is not only for us, but for Christ’s mission to the ends of the earth! The gospel of Jesus Christ is for all the nations!