14: The Early Church Council at Jerusalem — Political and Theological Tensions
Navigating Political and Theological Tensions in the Formation of Early Christian Identity Introduction The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15) represents…
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Article 7: Paul and Peter: Conflict over Gentile Inclusion in the Early Church
1. Introduction The dispute between Paul and Peter regarding Gentile inclusion, notably recorded in Galatians 2:11–21, represents a seminal conflict…
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…
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,…
Lessons from Paul and Peter’s Conflict (Contents)
1. Introduction — The Apostolic Foundations of Early Church Leadership 2. Early Interactions: Cooperation and Differences Between Paul and Peter…
1. Introduction — The Apostolic Foundations of Early Church Leadership
1. Introduction The early Christian church was shaped profoundly by the ministries of the apostles Peter and Paul, whose leadership…
2. Early Interactions: Cooperation and Differences Between Paul and Peter
1. Introduction The ministries of Paul and Peter intersected during the formative years of the early church, reflecting both cooperation…
3. Galatians 2: The Antioch Incident — A Detailed Exegesis of Paul and Peter’s Conflict
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter at Antioch, recorded in Galatians 2:11-21, is a pivotal moment revealing early…
5. Paul’s Theology of Grace and Freedom
1. Introduction Paul’s theology of grace and freedom stands at the heart of his apostolic mission and theological conflict with…
6. Peter’s Role and Perspective in the Early Church
1. Introduction While Paul’s mission to the Gentiles and theological emphases are well documented, Peter’s role as a leader within…
7. Resolution of Conflict: Unity in Diversity within the Early Church
1. Introduction The confrontation between Paul and Peter, while highlighting theological and cultural tensions, ultimately contributed to a resolution that…
8. The Impact of Paul and Peter’s Interaction on Early Church Structure and Mission
1. Introduction The dynamic relationship between Paul and Peter significantly influenced the development of the early church’s structure and mission…
9. Lessons from Paul and Peter’s Conflict for Today’s Church
1. Introduction The historical conflict and reconciliation between Paul and Peter offer enduring lessons for contemporary churches navigating theological diversity,…
Conflict of Paul an Peter (Contents)
Chapter 1: Two Apostles, One Mission Chapter 2: Paths Crossing at Antioch Chapter 3: The Confrontation at Antioch Chapter 4:…
Chapter 1: Two Apostles, One Mission
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The room in Jerusalem was dimly lit by flickering…
Chapter 2: Paths Crossing at Antioch
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The bustling city of Antioch was alive with voices…
Chapter 3: The Confrontation at Antioch
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The evening air hung heavy in the room where…
Chapter 4: Circumcision, Law, and the Gospel
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Later that evening, after the confrontation, Paul and Peter…
Chapter 5: Grace and Freedom
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The flicker of the oil lamp cast long shadows…
Chapter 6: Peter’s Role and Perspective in the Early Church
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church Jerusalem’s streets bustled with pilgrims and disciples. In the…
Chapter 7: Resolution of Conflict — Unity in Diversity
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The council gathered in Jerusalem, the air thick with…
Chapter 8: Shaping the Church — Structure and Mission
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church The church in Jerusalem stood as the heart of…
Chapter 9: Lessons for the Church Today
Paul and Peter: Conflict, Theology, and Reconciliation in the Early Church As the church gathered in homes and halls across…