Dealing with Disagreements

The Deep Disagreement Over Doctrine      Vs 1-2

• The Devout Jews Make a Demand

The Cross + Circumcision

• The Dissension and Debate
• The Dilemma

A Direct Decision Is Made  Vs 2-3

Go to Jerusalem  & Discuss & Decide the Issue

The Discussion & Defense of the Gospel   Vs 4-18

• The People – Paul, Barnabas, Peter, & James
• The Proof
• The Prophecy (The Bible) Amos 9:11-12

The Declaration  Vs 19-30

• The Mediation
• The Memorandum
• The Messengers  

The Delight The Decision Delivered   Vs 31-35

A Different Disagreement That Brought Division  Vs 36-41

How Do We Deal with Disagreements

• It’s Ok to Have Disagreement and Conflicts
• Handle Them Biblically

Matthew 18:15-17; 5:23-24

• Handle It With Love and Mercy
• Handle Them Directly
• Handle Them Carefully

(Some quickly, some you have to leave time)

It’s Ok to Agree to Disagree