***Were all Part of the Same CHURCH that being Christs Church but each had its own Elders and Deacons.. thus the turn of phrase.. the Church the met at Rome.****
Then why did James demand that Paul take a vow, go to the TEMPLE with other Christians with vows and pay for their animal sacrifices!
Was this part of the self governing of the CoC in Jerusalem as opposed to the CoC in Ephesus or Corinth?
If possible please cite where we are told in the New Testament to do the same as the men spoken of in Acts 21:17.
It seems to be quite specific as to the event and the time.