The Jerusalem Decree (Acts 15:22–29) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Summary

This sermon addresses the Council of Jerusalem's decree for Gentile believers, as recorded in Acts 15. It highlights the decision to exempt Gentiles from circumcision and Mosaic law, instead requiring abstention from things offered to idols, blood, strangled animals, and sexual immorality. The takeaway is that while outward rituals can be burdensome, true faith focuses on essential moral and ethical practices guided by the Holy Spirit.