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Wheelersburg Baptist Church 10/27/02 Acts 15:22-35 "Dealing with Differences God’s Way" I. It takes the proper ambition (22). A. They put personal feelings aside. B. They resolved to do what would please God. II. It takes the proper attitude (23). A. We must see ourselves as brothers. B. We must see ourselves as fellow believers. III. It takes the proper aim (24-29). A. We must identify the cause of the problem (24-27). 1. Some people misrepresented the truth (24). 2. The others desired to make the truth known (25-27). B. We must identify the God-honoring solution (28-29). 1. They affirmed that salvation is by faith alone. 2. They affirmed that true faith is never alone. IV. It takes the proper action (30-35). A. The Jews demonstrated love for their Gentile brothers (30-32). B. The Gentile brothers returned the love (33). C. The church continued to do its mission (35). 1. They preached the Word. 2. They prepared to launch the next phase of outreach. Response: Let’s prepare ourselves by making three resolves… 1. I will put on humility in all situations. 2. I will deal with problems biblically. 3. I will strive for the glory of God and the good of His church.
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