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

3. Parthenon

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

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

6. “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

7. “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”

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

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

10. Introduction – v. 22-23 Discussion 1. God is creator – v.24-26 1. God is creator – v.24-26 2. God is within reach – v.27-29 2. God is within reach – v.27-29 3. Salvation is to all men – v.30 3. Salvation is to all men – v.30Conclusion Judgment day is coming – v.31 Judgment day is coming – v.31

11. 1.Some mocked – v. 32 2. Some non-committed – 32 3. Some believed – v. 34

12. 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 ?

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