The Acts of the Apostles Acts 17 – Gospel Persuasion, Prejudice And Pride Sunday – June 3, 2018 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Athens: Ignorance City of Athens: Filled with learning and philosophy. QUESTIONS: What is the nature of the universe? What is the purpose of man? What is truth? How do you determine what is right and wrong?

“Very Religious” Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Two miles inland; Two parallel walls built two hundred yards apart Center of culture and philosophy (17:18) Patron goddess Athena (Parthenon)

Mars Hill: Gospel Answers Human Philosophy and Idolatry - Creative, 17:24 - Self-sustaining, 17:25 - Ruling, 17:26 - Purposeful, 17:27-28 - Merciful and authoritative, 17:29-30 - Judge, 17:31 Emphasis on The Unknown (agnoostos) God