The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast GAL278 - Clue #1: How the Jerusalem Council Worked Out
Sep 17, 2025
Dive into the transformative effects of Paul's letter to the Galatians and its connection to the Jerusalem Council. Discover how this pivotal council shaped early Christian beliefs and solidified Paul's teachings. The conversation reveals the rapid changes within the Galatian churches and the lasting implications for the broader Christian community.
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Tone Reflects Rapid Backslide
- Paul’s astonished tone in Galatians fits if the churches fell away very quickly after he left.
- Rapid desertion explains his urgent, aghast language and dramatic rebuke.
Jerusalem Council Tackled The Same Issue
- Acts 15 (the Jerusalem Council) addresses the same controversy Paul fights in Galatians.
- The council listened to Paul, heard Gentile conversions, and welcomed his report positively.
Paul And Barnabas Reported Joyful News
- Antioch sent Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem and they told the story of Gentile conversions as they traveled.
- Their report made the brothers glad and they were received happily in Jerusalem.
