Why Paul Forbids Christians Suing Each Other in 1 Corinthians 6
Paul confronts the Corinthians for taking legal disputes between believers into secular courts, urging them to settle conflicts within the church, even at personal cost.
Acts 6:1–7: Reaching Those in Deep Need
The apostles did not brush aside the complaint about neglected widows. They named it, handed it to the whole congregation, and chose seven trustworthy men to carry it, while keeping prayer and the word at the center.
Paul Names Alexander: Pastoring a Harmful Man
Paul does not soften the harm Alexander did, and he does not take revenge either. He names the wrong, hands judgment to the Lord, and tells Timothy to guard himself against the same man.
Acts 15:1–21: What God Requires of Gentiles
The Jerusalem assembly faced teachers who said Gentile believers could not be saved without circumcision and the law. The leaders answered with testimony, Scripture and a corporate decision, and the answer they sent was grace. This article walks through how that decision was reached and what it did and did not require.
Matthew 18:15–17: Handling Conflict in the Church
Jesus does not let his disciples write off a brother who sins against them. He gives a graduated path that starts with the smallest possible circle and aims at gaining the person back.
How should a church make decisions when members disagree? A Biblical Guide
Acts 15 gives a working pattern for church conflict: gather those responsible, hear what God has done, argue from Scripture, and settle a judgment that keeps the gospel's core firm while still answering real pastoral concerns. The leaders refused to add circumcision to salvation, yet named specific things Gentile believers should avoid.
How should Christians handle conflict with a pastor? A Biblical Guide
When a pastor's conduct contradicts the truth of the good news, Galatians 2:11–14 shows Paul going to Peter personally, naming the fault plainly, and keeping the gospel as the standard rather than personal preference or a whisper campaign.
How to resolve conflict between church leaders: A Biblical Leadership Guide
Paul and Barnabas split over whether to bring Mark, and Acts reports the sharp disagreement without praising or condemning either man. The passage shows that real leader conflict can grow from honest differences in judgment, and that contention can outrun the question that started it.