Acts 17:16-34 Paul was alone Noted for art, learning, idolatry “Easier to find a god than a man” Epicureans Stoics

Parthenon

Did not see culture, sights Sins ~ idolatry Lost Souls As Christ What would you have seen?

“His spirit was stirred” [provoked] Praying to god’s who did not hear Rom. 10:1-2 How does it affect us today ?

“One religion is as good as another.” - Mt. 15:8-9 “Every man has a right to his own belief.” - Jer. 10:23 “We are all headed for the same place.” - Eph. 4:4-5

“This place is hopeless” Rm.8:31 “Only preacher in town, so I’ll keep quiet”. Acts 20:24 “I’ll wait for Timothy and Silas”

Went to work – v. 17 Disputed in the synagogue Dispute-converse, argue, discuss What would We have Done? What are we doing now?

“Babbler” - v. 18 Set forth a strange God They knew Paul was in town

Introduction – v Discussion 1. God is creator – v God is creator – v God is within reach – v God is within reach – v Salvation is to all men – v Salvation is to all men – v.30Conclusion Judgment day is coming – v.31 Judgment day is coming – v.31

1.Some mocked – v Some non-committed – Some believed – v. 34

If you had been in Paul’s position, what would you have done? See Lost Souls ? See Lost Souls ? Stirred by idolatry ? Stirred by idolatry ? Made excuses for doing nothing ? Made excuses for doing nothing ? Discussed religion with them ? Discussed religion with them ?

By Arthur PigmanBy Arthur Pigman Evans Church of ChristEvans Church of Christ Evans, GeorgiaEvans, Georgia Sunday Morning – 22 May 2005Sunday Morning – 22 May 2005