Paul's Early Career in Acts: 5 Jerusalem Visits Before the Council

Описание: How does the Book of Acts portray Paul's relationship with the Jerusalem apostles? If you only read Acts, you'd think Paul was practically a Jerusalem insider—present at Stephen's stoning, introduced to the apostles by Barnabas, constantly traveling back and forth. This video lays out the traditional timeline of Paul's early career according to Acts, setting up a fascinating tension with what Paul himself claims in his letters.

Key concepts covered:
• Acts presents Paul as deeply embedded in the Jerusalem church from the very beginning—not an outsider but a known figure who moves freely among the apostles
• The traditional timeline shows Paul making five visits to Jerusalem before the Council, establishing a pattern of close coordination with church leadership
• The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15) represents a formal, public decision about Gentile inclusion, with James presiding and issuing the ruling on Noahide commandments
• The split with Barnabas is portrayed as purely a personnel dispute about John Mark, with no doctrinal dimension

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