The Way Back Conclusion

October 1, 2023 | Josh Bayne



Our Vision: To create a church that unchurched people love to attend. 


Discussion Questions


Start Talking 

  • Did you grow up going to church?

  • Did you ever stop going to church?

  • When did you start attending Athens Church?

    • What brought you to Athens Church?

    • Did someone invite you?

    • Were you looking for a church?

  • Why have you stayed and gotten plugged into a group at Athens Church?

Read This

  • Read Acts 15: 1-4

    • Why were Paul and Barnabas heading to Jerusalem?

    • What news did they have to tell the other believers along their way?

    • What was their reaction to the news?

  • Read Acts 15: 5-6

    • Who met together to consider the question being raised by the Pharisees?

  • Read Acts 15: 7-11

    • What did Peter have to say to the assembly?

    • Who did Peter say made the choice to include the Gentiles?

  • Read Acts 15: 12-19

    • How does James confirm that God had called the Gentiles also? What does he say is in agreement with this?

    • What does James say is his judgment on this matter after hearing all the discussion?

  • Read Acts 15: 20-21

    • Which laws of Moses did James say the Gentiles should follow?

  • Read Acts 15: 22-31

    • What was said in the letter sent to the Gentiles?

    • What was their response to the letter?

What Now

  • What example does this passage give us to understand how to handle conflict of ideas in the church?

  • Do you struggle with change or things not being done according to your preferences?

    • How has that impacted your life?

    • How has that impacted your ability to accept others?

    • How has that impacted your church attendance (here or elsewhere)?

  • What are ways that you can go deep in grace?

    • What preferences do you need to set aside for the greater good of impacting others lives?

    • How can you play a part in having a deeper impact in this city?

  • Who can you invite to Athens Church this week?

    • Let’s pray for each other to have the courage to invite new people and for all the new people that come to Athens Church. 


We must not make it difficult for those who are making their way back to God. 

Additional Series Resources

2023 Scripture Reading Plan

Song: Just As I Am by Travis Cottrell