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Read Acts 15:36-41. Disagreement: The Reality.
Acts 15:36-41
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Until now, Paul and Barnabas have been in conflict with people opposed to their work for the Gospel. But now, they’re at odds with each another. Disagreement is inevitable – even between Christians. Why is this true? What takes disagreement from being something that could be constructive to something that is destructive? What are the heart issues that usually stir up disagreement?
Acts 15:36-41
New International Version 1984 (NIV1984)
Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. 41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Until now, Paul and Barnabas have been in conflict with people opposed to their work for the Gospel. But now, they’re at odds with each another. Disagreement is inevitable – even between Christians. Why is this true? What takes disagreement from being something that could be constructive to something that is destructive? What are the heart issues that usually stir up disagreement?