Drawing Ethical Principles from the Process of the Jerusalem Council: A New Approach to Acts 15:4-29

This is a study of the main ethical points found in the decision of the Jerusalem council in Acts 15:4-29. It proposes that the council members attitudes of mutual trust, honoring God and his Word, and responding with some concession toward the others form important parts of the ethical teaching. The situation of the council is described in terms of the historical background and the flow of the narrative.

Acts 21-28 - The Hope of Israel, the Resurrection of the Dead, and Jesus: A Study in Their Relationship in Acts with Particular Regard to the Understanding of Paul's Trial Defense

How does Luke present Paul's trial and defense in Acts 21-Acts 28? How can Paul claim that he is on trial for the hope of Israel and the resurrection of the dead? The essay analyzes the relationship between Jesus, the hope of Israel, and the resurrection of the dead.