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Acts 15
The 2026 edition cites 20 passages touching Acts 15, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
Acts 15:2
2 When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and elders about this question.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 31.1
For the better government, and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils.
- CF 31.2
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers, and other fit persons, to consult and advise with, about matters of religion; so, if magistrates be open…
Acts 15:4
4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 31.1
For the better government, and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils.
- CF 31.2
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers, and other fit persons, to consult and advise with, about matters of religion; so, if magistrates be open…
Acts 15:6
6 And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.1
For the better government, and further edification of the Church, there ought to be such assemblies as are commonly called synods or councils.
Acts 15:10
10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 23.19
Both the government of the nation and the government of the visible church are established by God. Though distinct and independent of each other, they both owe…
Acts 15:10-11
10 Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
11 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 20.1
The liberty which Christ hath purchased for believers under the Gospel consists in their freedom from the guilt of sin, the condemning wrath of God, the curse…
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 20.1
Christian liberty consists primarily in the believer’s freedom from the guilt and power of sin, in freedom from the ceremonial law and in freedom of access to…
Acts 15:11
11 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 7.6
Under the gospel, when Christ, the substance, was exhibited, the ordinances in which this covenant is dispensed are the preaching of the Word, and the…
- CF 14.2
By this faith, a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God Himself speaking therein; and acteth differently…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 72
Justifying faith is a saving grace, wrought in the heart of a sinner, by the Spirit and Word of God, whereby he, being convinced of his sin and misery, and of…
Acts 15:14-15
14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 6
The Scriptures make known what God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees.
Acts 15:14-16
14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 45
Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 26
Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Acts 15:15
15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 1.8
The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it…
- CF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially to determine controversies of faith and cases of conscience, to set down rules and directions for the better…
Acts 15:15-16
15 And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,
16 After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 1.9
The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself: and therefore, when there is a question about the true and full sense of any…
Acts 15:18
18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world.
Cited by 4 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 3
- CF 2.2
God hath all life, glory, goodness, blessedness, in and of Himself; and is alone in and unto Himself all-sufficient, not standing in need of any creatures…
- CF 3.2
Although God knows whatsoever may or can come to pass upon all supposed conditions, yet hath He not decreed anything because He foresaw it as future, or as…
- CF 5.1
God the great Creator of all things doth uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures, actions, and things, from the greatest even to the least, by His…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 6
The Scriptures make known what God is, the persons in the Godhead, his decrees, and the execution of his decrees.
Acts 15:19
19 Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially to determine controversies of faith and cases of conscience, to set down rules and directions for the better…
Acts 15:21
21 For Moses of old time hath in every city them that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 21.5
The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear; the sound preaching and conscionable hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 108
The duties required in the second commandment are, the receiving, observing, and keeping pure and entire, all such religious worship and ordinances as God hath…
Acts 15:22
22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 2
- T 25.3
The Church is one among all nations, yet for the purpose of corporate worship and orderly procedures, distinct congregations and judicatories are warranted.
- T 25.7
Christ has appointed in His Word a particular form of government for the visible church. It is government by elders (Greek: presbyters) and is therefore called…
Acts 15:22-23
22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.2
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers, and other fit persons, to consult and advise with, about matters of religion; so, if magistrates be open…
Acts 15:22-29
22 Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:
23 And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 25.14
Divisions that separate believers into denominations mar the unity of the Church and are due to error and sin. It is the duty of all denominations which are…
Acts 15:24
24 Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially to determine controversies of faith and cases of conscience, to set down rules and directions for the better…
Acts 15:25
25 It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.2
As magistrates may lawfully call a synod of ministers, and other fit persons, to consult and advise with, about matters of religion; so, if magistrates be open…
Acts 15:27-31
27 We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
30 So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch: and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the epistle:
31 Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially to determine controversies of faith and cases of conscience, to set down rules and directions for the better…
Acts 15:28-29
28 For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 23.28
It is the duty of the Christian Church to testify to the authority of Christ over the nations, against all anti-Christian, atheistic, and secular principles of…