ripture scholar) examines how Paul and the early Christian community handled pastoral and ethical questions. In your essay, describe the debate which Paul and other early Christians faced in the “Council of Jerusalem” (Acts 15). Also describe how Paul himself responded to some of the pastoral problems faced in 1 Corinthians 5-8. How does L.T. Johnson apply Paul’s approach to modern issues dividing many churches? Do you agree with his interpretation? How might this serve as a model for churches today? https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/homosexuality-church-1