People gained confidence in human ability (self)
Self We believed Self could solve problems through rational thought (Science)
Self Science Science was defined by what we saw and experienced in universal, eternal and absolute laws (Truth)
Self Science Truth Truth will lead to progress (Optimism)
Self Science Truth Optimism
Postmodernism is ________ about the future. pessimistic
Postmodernism is ________ and without certainty. relative
Postmodernism is ________. subjective
Postmodernism is ________ focused. experience
Postmodernism is ________. personal
Postmodernism is ________ of other beliefs. tolerant
pessimistic wonderful hope Postmodernism is ________ about the future. pessimistic Christians have a ____________ of eternity. wonderful hope
Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Hebrews 6:9-11 (NIV)
relative certainty Postmodernism is ________ and without certainty. Christians have ________ in our lives. certainty
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 (NIV)
subjective truth Postmodernism is ________. Christians hold to the ________ that God reveals in his Word. truth
Jesus says, “I tell you the truth…” 78 times in the NIV translation of the New Testament.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NIV)
experience experience Postmodernism is ________ focused. experience Christians are ________ focused. experience
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; Lamentations 3:35 (NIV)
personal community Postmodernism is ________. Christians are called to live life in a ________. community
For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. Romans 14:7 (NIV)
tolerant love people Postmodernism is ________ of other beliefs. Christians need to be tolerant of ______ , without accepting other beliefs. people
The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 (NIV)
How to Share the Gospel in a Post-Modern World
Acts 17:22-28
know 1. Get to ______ them.
For as I walked around and looked carefully… Acts 17:23a (NIV)
2. Tell them the ______, “Living a good life is not enough.” truth
“Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” Francis of Assisi
For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. Acts 17:23
something 3. Offer them _______ that can satisfy their desire – ______. God
Acts 17:24-28
Are you willing REALLY get to know your friends and co-workers? (not just the Christians) Are you willing tell your friends the truth? Are you willing to offer to show them the way to Jesus?