Surprise! the early church had its human elements! Traditions, culture and personalities all played a role. There are lessons we could certainly use today with how to grapple with human tension and conflict... Perhaps, we take our eyes too much off Jesus when we find ourselves in similar situations. Something to ponder. You need look no further than when the President addresses both parties to see how far we've drifted from civility and public discourse.
Acts 15 Notes: