The Way We Do Church

What does love demand of me? What’s love got to do with the way we do church?What is the faith of your unbelieving friend worth?But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.Acts 15:1 ESVBut we believe that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.”Acts 15:11 ESV And with this, the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written, “‘After this, I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it, that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things known from of old.’ Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles who turn to God.Acts 15:15-19 ESV“It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.” -Acts 15:19 NLT / NIVbut should write to them to abstain from the things polluted by idols, and from sexual immorality, and from what has been strangled, and from blood. 21 For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in the synagogues.Acts 15:20-21 ESVWe must Know our context as we share the Gospel.Follow the Spirit.2. Listen to the Word.3. Look back at History.We should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God.” -Acts 15:19 Are we making it difficult for people to come to Jesus?How can you make it easier for people to come to faith in Jesus?