Acts 15:1-13
August 1, 2022
If you’ve ever been a part of a start-up—whether that be a company or a new church plant—you know firsthand there’s a lot that needs deciding. In this study of Acts we look at the issues that faced the early church. Luke called these issues “no small dispute.” Together we’ll learn how godly people disagree and how to resolve conflict.
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Acts 15:1-13
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Can one person make a difference? Dr. J. Vernon McGee say it’s possible when we make a stand for Jesus Christ. Follow along as we’re introduced to Stephen, a man who changed the course of the early church.
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