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Acts 17: 1-15 Paul & his friends preach in Thessalonica & Berea .

Acts 17: 1-15 Paul & his friends preach in Thessalonica & Berea . Jewish opposition chases Paul from each of these cities. Paul is placed in Athens to “hide out” for a while. Acts 17:16

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Acts 17: 1-15 Paul & his friends preach in Thessalonica & Berea .

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  1. Acts 17: 1-15 • Paul & his friends preach • in Thessalonica & Berea. • Jewish opposition chases Paul from each • of these cities. • Paul is placed in Athens • to “hide out” for a while.

  2. Acts 17:16 “While Paul was waiting for [Silas and Timothy] in Athens, he was greatly distressed [his spirit was stirred] [was deeply grieved] to see that the city was full of idols.” [swamped, a forest of]

  3. Despite many factors: • - “untrained” speaker • - being “on vacation” • constant persecution • - working alone • Paul chooses to obey the Spirit’s leading and proclaim the Gospel • in the city of Athens.

  4. Acts 17: 17-21 • Paul preaches to • Jews, “God-Fearers”, • and the Athenians • Called a “babbler” • Athenians think he is advocating 2 foreign gods: Jesus Christ & • The Resurrection

  5. Two Main “Schools” of Philosophy

  6. Stoic& Epicurean Philosophies remain alive in today’s world, along with “fashionable” Skepticism & Cynicism.

  7. The Grecian Empire was the center of their cultural world. They thought that the quest for knowledge and a foundation of democracy would be enough to sustain their society’s future.

  8. But without sound morality that was rooted in The God of the Bible… their empire failed, leaving all future nations a “cautionary tale.”

  9. Acts 17: 22-31 Paul Preaches in the Areopagus (on Mars Hill)

  10. Sermon Highlights: 1.) Paul uses his known info about Athens to connect. 2.) Paul appeals to Nature, not specifically Scripture. 3.) Paul says that the 1 True “Living God” he serves is: - The Creator of all People - The Savior of all People - The Judge of all People

  11. Paul shares with the Athenians that, unlike any of their “philosophies,” this Living God has given proof of His power, by resurrecting Jesus Christ.

  12. From the time of Jesus’ Resurrection onward… accepting the fact of Christ rising from the dead is a huge obstacle for many in accepting eternal salvation.

  13. “To an Unknown God” God does not desire to stay unknown to anyone! He has revealed Himself in: Nature, Our Conscience, & in Jesus Christ

  14. Acts 17: 32-34 3 Responses to Paul’s Message: 1.) Active Rejection 2.) Passive Rejection 3.) Acceptance

  15. “None But Jesus” There is no one else for meNone but JesusCrucified to set me freeNow I live to bring Him praise Allmy delight is in you LordAll of my hopeAll of my strengthForevermore

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