SERIES:  Transformed By Passion

TITLE:  Clash!

TEXT:    Acts 15:36-41 (p.924)

I. COLLISIONS WILL HAPPEN

4 truths about disagreements:

1.  Disagreements are (inevitable).

2.  Even (godly people) will not always agree.

3.  Every disagreement has the same two ingredients: an (issue) and (varying viewpoints).

4.  In many disagreements, each side is (valid). In the heated fray of an argument, we usually see only one side- (ours).

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II. GRACE CAN BE EXHIBITED

The word “wanted” is actually (desirous) or persistent.

Luke’s word for “sharp disagreement” shows they did not dissolve this amicably but with (violent emotions).

How can we handle disagreeable times?

1) Always leave room for an (opposing viewpoint).

2) If an argument does ensue, (don’t assassinate).

3) If you don’t get your way, (get over it), and (get on) with life.

4) Sometimes the best solution is (distance).

NEXT WEEK: Praise Him Through the Storm- 2 Samuel 22; Psalm 18