1) Why does M.R. Thomas say that the Acts 15 council was the “greatest crisis” of the Church? How would it have been possible for the movement of Christ-followers to become one of many now-defunct “splinter-sects” of Judaism?
2) Name the two lifestyle principles Paul used in his ministry to the Gentiles as described by both Talman and Anthony. Why are some believers today uncomfortable with each of these two approaches to ministry?
Note: The following information can be best located using the text book Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader (Perspectives) 4th edition.