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Introduction
The goal of definition is clarity and understanding.
Only where there is clarity and understanding can their be agreement and growth.
We have been looking at the definition of the gospel.
That definition will bring clarity and understanding which can then result in agreement and growth.
Let me give you an example.
What would you call this (S)?
A trunk.
But if you were to go to Ireland and tell the bellboy at the hotel to put your bag in the trunk they would look at you like you are crazy.
You see, in Ireland, they call this a boot.
Until we agree on definition, there can be no understanding, and no agreement and we can definitely not accomplish anything.
When definition is not clear, confusion reigns.
We live in the midst of confusion.
But when we see how God defines the gospel, there is clarity, understanding, agreement, and growth.
What does God accomplish through the definition of the gospel?
In the final verses of this section we learn the result of defining the gospel.
I want to submit to you that this is God’s design and desire.
The goal of the Apostles and leaders in Jerusalem is simply to define the gospel and give practical direction.
God takes their desire and uses it to accomplish His purpose.
The result that we see here is experienced by us as well.
This is the result that the gospel has in our daily lives.
It brings encouragement and edification.
Therefore,
If we want to encourage and edify we must do it through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our goal today is to understand both how to encourage and how to be encouraged.
The result of defining the gospel is two-fold.
Result #1…
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The Gospel Defined Produces Encouragement vv.
30-33
These Gentile believers need encouragement.
Why?
Because their faith has been called into question!
They have been told that they are not really saved and cannot really grow because there is a physical action that has not been taken.
Though the Jerusalem leadership has determined that salvation is by grace through faith, these believers would still benefit from encouragement.
Encouragement is what we see here.
These verses teach us two lessons about encouragement.
Lesson #1…
Lesson #1…
a. Encouragement is focused vv.
30-31
READ v. 30
Paul, Barnabas, Judas, and Silas are sent from Jerusalem to Antioch with the letter.
When they arrive, they gather everyone together before delivering the letter.
Why?
Why ensure that the whole church is gathered?
Because…
i. Encouragement benefits community v. 30
Encouragement benefits community.
Because Encouragement benefits community.
Why bring everyone together?
Because they all needed to be encouraged!
This letter is about all the Gentile believers, the focus is to encourage and strengthen them.
That is best accomplished by having everyone present to hear what the apostles and church leaders have to say.
One of the reasons we meet corporately is to minister to one another, to encourage one another in the body of Christ.
This is the point of (p.
1381).
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v. 23 expounds our personal responsibility.
Hold fast.
v. 24 gives the corporate charge.
Consider one another.
v. 25 explains how to accomplish v. 24.
We are to gather in a corporate setting where we can exhort, encourage, and strengthen.
This is what lies behind the gathering in .
They are focused on the corporate encouragement of the Antioch church.
How do we know that?
READ v. 31
The purpose of this letter was to encourage!
Encouragement – παράκλησις (paraklēsis) encouragement; comfort.
Consolation.
The act of giving relief or comfort in affliction.
Encouragement – παράκλησις (paraklēsis)
This is what the Holy Spirit does.
He gives relief and comfort in affliction.
This church has been afflicted by false teaching and this letter brings relief and comfort.
I love how this plays out.
Some men go to Antioch and falsely teach the need for circumcision.
The leaders of the Antioch church seek clarification.
The clarification is sent to the church with the express intention of encouraging them!
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Encouragement brings rejoicing v. 31
And the beautiful thing is that…
Encouragement brings rejoicing.
What is in the letter to make them rejoice?
At least three main ideas.
They are brethren.
When they trusted in Christ alone they became part of the body of Christ!
There is nothing additional required for salvation.
Circumcision is not required.
There are no physical acts that can make us more or less acceptable to God.
We are accepted based on the person and work of Jesus Christ alone!
The love and care expressed by the practical direction and personal contact.
These things caused the Antioch believers to rejoice.
This is how the body of Christ is to function.
We are to encourage one another.
That encouragement needs to be focused on the entire body and it will result in rejoicing.
We are only able to do that as we fellowship and are open and honest with one another.
That’s the first lesson about encouragement.
It is focused.
Lesson #2…
Lesson #2…
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Encouragement is foundational vv.
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