Acts 15 Basics
What city was called the “Showdown in Antioch”?
Antioch
(Acts 15:1)
Who reminded the council that God gave the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles?
Peter
(Acts 15:7-9)
What did the council tell Gentiles to avoid?
Idols, blood, things strangled, and sexual immorality
(Acts 15:20)
Salvation comes through faith and what?
Grace through Jesus Christ
(Acts 15:11)
What is the key message of Acts 15 for Christians?
Stand firm on Gods truth
(Acts 15:28)
Which term was first used in Antioch to describe believers?
Christians
(Acts 11:26)
Who supported Paul and encouraged the churches during the council?
Barnabas
(Acts 15:12, 36)
What did the Jerusalem council decide Gentiles did NOT need to follow?
The full Mosaic Law
(Acts 15:10-11)
Who purifies our hearts according to Acts 15?
Faith
(Acts 15:9)
How can we respond to disagreements without sinning?
Stay rooted in Scripture and show love, not argue
(Ephesians 6:14)
Why did the apostles and elders meet in Jerusalem?
To settle the question about Gentiles and the law
(Acts 15:6)
Who, along with Judas, delivered the council’s letter to Antioch?
Silas
(Acts 15:22-27)
What were Gentiles instructed to abstain from according to James?
Food sacrificed to idols, blood, strangled animals, and sexual immorality
(Acts 15:20)
According to Ephesians 2:8-9, salvation is a gift, not what?
Works
(Ephesians 2:8-9)
What fruit of the Spirit should we display in our lives?
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
(Galatians 5:22-23)
What disagreement caused Paul and Barnabas to separate later?
Whether to take John Mark on missionary journeys
(Acts 15:36-41)
Which apostle spoke last and proposed the final ruling at the council?
James
(Acts 15:13-21)
How did the council confirm their decisions to the Antioch church?
By sending a letter carried by Judas and Silas
(Acts 15:22-27)
How did Peter prove God accepts Gentiles?
By pointing to the Holy Spirit given to them
(Acts 15:8-9)
How should Christians handle false teaching?
Stand firm in truth without arguing
(2 Timothy 3:16, Ephesians 6:14)
What does Acts 15 teach about unity in the church?
God desires unity based on truth and grace, not legalistic rules
(Acts 15:28)
Why was Barnabas called “Son of Encouragement”?
He encouraged believers and supported Paul in ministry
(Acts 4:36, Acts 15:12)
How did the council balance grace with moral instructions for Gentiles?
They confirmed salvation by faith but gave simple guidance to avoid sin
(Acts 15:19-20, 28)
How does faith protect our hearts from judgment?
God’s grace purifies our hearts through faith, not works
(Acts 15:9)
What principle can families apply from Acts 15?
Stand firm in truth, respect differences, and live out faith with love
(Acts 15:28, Ephesians 6:14)