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Article 15: Paul and Elymas the Sorcerer – Direct Confrontation in Cyprus
1. IntroductionThe encounter between Paul and Elymas the sorcerer during the early missionary journey illustrates the conflict between the gospel…
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Article 16: The Jerusalem Council – Apostolic Debate on Gentile Circumcision
1. IntroductionThe Jerusalem Council, recorded in Acts 15, marks a pivotal moment of doctrinal debate among the apostles and elders…
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Article 18: Jeremiah’s Confrontations with Kings and False Prophets
1. IntroductionThe prophetic ministry of Jeremiah was marked by persistent conflict with Judah’s kings, priests, and false prophets. His confrontations…
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Article 19: Jesus and John the Baptist – Contrasting Ministries Without Recorded Confrontation
1. IntroductionJesus and John the Baptist were contemporaries whose ministries intersected closely in time and purpose. While the New Testament…
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Article 20: John, James, and Early Church Leadership Conflicts
1. IntroductionBeyond the major disputes recorded involving Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, other apostles such as John and James also navigated…
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Article 21: Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
1. IntroductionElijah’s dramatic confrontation with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel serves as a defining moment of prophetic challenge…
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Article 22: Samuel and Saul
1. IntroductionThe relationship between the prophet Samuel and King Saul was marked by moments of obedience and confrontation. Samuel’s prophetic…
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Article 23: Other Apostolic Disputes – Early Church Leadership Challenges
1. IntroductionThe early Christian church experienced various disputes among its leaders as it navigated the challenges of establishing doctrine, practice,…
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Article 24: Conflicts of James and Paul (Law of Moses)
1. Circumcision and the Law of Moses Biblical Context: Nature of the Tension: Implications: 2. Association with the “Men from…