Acts 15:30-34 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter:… The few words of the decision gave rise to a large joy and consolation at Antioch. Let us generalize this. I. THE GOSPEL BRINGS PEACE TO TROUBLED HEARTS. Freedom from the yoke of the Law only truly to be enjoyed by those who have previously smarted and groaned beneath that yoke. II. IT UNITES THE SOULS OF BELIEVERS IN PEACE. Judas and Silas, by the exercise of their prophetic gifts, exhorted and strengthened the brethren. The faithful teacher's heart is in his element in bringing souls to the Savior. III. IT LEADS IN PEACE TOWARDS THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM, TO THE MOTHER CHURCH ABOVE. They were sent with peace from the brethren to those who sent them forth. All interchange of love on earth, all messages of reconciliation, are prophetic of and prepare for the home of peace above. - J. Parallel Verses KJV: So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle: |
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