Acts 15 Commentary

Acts 15 records the Jerusalem Council, where early church leaders addressed whether Gentile converts must follow the Mosaic Law to be saved. The apostles and elders, through plural leadership and Spirit-led debate, affirmed salvation by grace alone, rejecting the necessity of circumcision. The council upheld doctrinal clarity while offering practical guidelines to preserve unity between Jewish and Gentile believers. This passage models how the church should handle theological conflict—through Scripture, wise counsel, and a commitment to gospel truth.