Biblical sermon on Acts 15:1-21 and the council in Jerusalem. Do Christians ever gatekeep? What does it mean to be a gatekeeper? How can we change?

Sermon Manuscript:
https://cornerstonewestford.com/sermons/the-battle-of-the-believers-acts-151-21-jerusalem-council/

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Why do you think most people think you need to be a good person to go to heaven?
Why does the Bible tell us being good enough isn’t good enough?
What sort of culturally identity-markers do you think make it hard for people to believe?
Why don’t cultural identity markers matter?
Do you ever “gatekeep” Christianity for yourself or others? How so?
How does the Bible say we can be saved?
Why is the Bible’s offer of salvation really good news (aka. gospel)?
Do you believe this gospel message? What makes you excited about it?
Who can you share the gospel with this week?

Monica's Acts Overviews:
1-8 https://youtu.be/2ixK0-GvGyw
9-10 https://youtu.be/fWqPJbX7qt8

Acts Sermon Series:
https://cornerstonewestford.com/sermon-series/outward-church/

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Originally published January 3, 2021.

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