the International Sunday School Lesson.
Lesson for November 8, 2015 Saved by Grace Acts 15:1-12 Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson . Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri, and has held preaching ministries in Missouri, Illinois, and Colorado . This lesson treatment is published in the November 1 issue of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com . ______ By Mark Scott Church growth can be a pain. It demands more space, time, effort, and personnel. For some people it’s a real threat, but most believers know that it’s eternally worth it. What is typically called the first missionary journey ( Acts 13 , Acts 14 ) was incredibly successful. Here are the statistics: two years, 1,200 miles, and six new churches. Not bad. More than one church has had to call a meeting as a result of church growth. The stakes were high regarding this special council meeti...