In Acts 15, we find an account of a decisive moment in the history of the Christian church–the Council of Jerusalem–written through the lens of the the final, agreed upon resolution. However, as we see in Paul’s version in Galatians 2, we see that there was significant and even heated disagreement before the agreement was met. Make sure you read both passages before answering this prompt: What were the key issues at stake in the Council of Jerusalem and what was the basis for the final compromise? What are the implications of the final decision for the development of Christianity as a worldwide global movement.