1. We did not give in (1-5)

From the first, the ministry to non-Jews was controversial. Rigid Jewish Christians tried to make Paul push his Gentile converts to become Jews: i.e., to be circumcised and accept Jewish laws and rituals, in order to be full-fledged Christians. Paul went to Jerusalem and laid the gospel he preached before those who had been closest to Jesus. He wanted to hold on to the truth of the gospel and protect the freedom believers have in Christ.

2. Paul's call and mission from God confirmed (6-10)

The apostles in Jerusalem did not add or subtract from Paul's message. They recognized that God was working through Paul to bring Gentiles to God, just as God worked through Peter to bring the gospel to the Jews. They didn't like Gentiles, but they realized that God loved them and had sent Jesus to die for the sins of all people.

Application: Lord, help me to go where you send me, recognize your work, and encourage your servants.
One Word: God loves the world