November 16, 2025

This sermon explores the pivotal moment in early church history when the Jerusalem Council addressed whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish law and customs to be saved. Through Acts 15, the message emphasizes that salvation comes solely through grace by faith in Jesus Christ, not through works, traditions, or adherence to the law. The sermon challenges the "Jesus and" mentality—the dangerous practice of adding requirements to the gospel. It affirms that while Christians should respect cultural differences and traditions within the body of Christ, these cannot be conditions for salvation. The message also addresses the Pentecostal experience of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that supernatural experiences with God should be grounded in Scripture. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to unity despite differences, recognizing that all who are saved by faith in Christ are one people for His name.