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Varying beliefs in Athens Acts 17

Varying beliefs in Athens Acts 17. Polytheism/FEAR – Athens filled with idols (v. 16) Belief in many gods – Zeus, Hermes, Athena, 1000’s more Traditional Religion/LAWS –Jewish Synagogue (v. 17) Believed in one true God Believed the Scriptures were true

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Varying beliefs in Athens Acts 17

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  1. Varying beliefs in AthensActs 17 • Polytheism/FEAR– Athens filled with idols (v. 16) • Belief in many gods – Zeus, Hermes, Athena, 1000’s more • Traditional Religion/LAWS –Jewish Synagogue (v. 17) • Believed in one true God • Believed the Scriptures were true • Had become spiritually empty and bound by rules • Agnostic Secularists/SELF – The Epicureans (v. 18) • “Nothing to fear in God; Nothing to fear in death; Pleasure can be attained, Pain can be endured” • Pantheism/NATURE/FATE- The Stoics (v. 18) • All things are “gods.” We are one with nature.

  2. Three responses to Christ(Acts 17:32-34) • Mockers – No, I reject Jesus Christ. • Seekers – I want to hear more. • Followers – I believe in Christ.

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