Grace, Graciousness & Godliness

By Pastor Don Jackson, March 22, 2026
Sunday, March 22, 2026

BIG IDEA: Grace, Graciousness & Godliness

Acts 15:1-35

  1. The : A False Gospel
  • The (Acts 15:1): The Gentiles needed circumcision for salvation, adding to “grace”.

  • The (Acts 15:2): Paul and Barnabas faced intense debate and dispute.

  • The (Acts 15:2-4): Take the dispute to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem.

  1. The : Validating the Gospel
  • (Acts 15:5-11): Peter states we are all saved the same way—by grace through faith.

  • (Acts 15:12): Paul & Barnabas share God’s work among the Gentiles (signs and wonders).

  • (Acts 15:13-21): James submits that Scripture confirms God bringing in the Gentiles.

  • : Do not make it difficult!
    Grace, Graciousness, and Godliness.

  1. The : Communication
  • (Acts 15:22-27): Delegates affirm the Gentile believers and confirm the Gospel in person.

  • (Acts 15:28-29): The focus is on freedom from the Mosaic law without offending Jewish brothers in Christ.

  • (Acts 15:30-35): Joy and Encouragement come to the church in Antioch.

CONCLUSION: Gospel clarity brings great joy and freedom.
Don’t make it difficult for people to come to Jesus!

Get Grace!

Give Graciousness!

Go Godly!!