Bible Dictionary
APOSTOLICAL COUNCIL
The Apostolical Council was the meeting of the apostles and elders at Jerusalem described in Acts 15. It addressed the question of whether Gentile believers had to submit to the Jewish law, affirming that they were not to bear that burden.
Biblical Usage
Acts 15 records the council’s consideration of whether Gentile believers should bear the burden of the Jewish law. The meeting is presented as an apostolic and elder assembly at Jerusalem.