1. The Acts of the Apostles
Acts 17 – Gospel Persuasion, Prejudice And Pride
Sunday – June 10, 2018
Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

2. 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?

3. The Unknown God Acts 17:23 Made the worlds. Genesis 1:1; Psalms 33:9
Not served by men’s hands. Psalms 115:4ff; 1 Kings 8:27; Isaiah 66:1-2; Psalms 50:9-13
Made of one every nation of men. Common origin. Genesis 1:26ff
Determined their appointed seasons and the bounds of their habitation. Daniel 2:21
That they should seek God. Romans 1:18ff
In Him we live and move and have our being. He is the sustainer for His creation.

4. The Times Of Ignorance Ignorance was man’s. Psalms 115; Isaiah 44
God did not ignore sin, but took initiative to redeem. Romans 5:8
God dealt with sin in previous ages.
Hosea 4:6
What does it mean, God “overlooked” sin?
God did not punish man with the full measure of his wrath. cf. Acts 14:16-17
God showed forbearance while executing His scheme of redemption. Evidence of God’s righteousness. Romans 3:25-26; cf. Galatians 4:4-5

5. Athens (Acts 17:16-34)
Ridicule
Pride

6. Ridicule in Athens: The Blindness of Pride
Human wisdom and the Gospel, 17:16-21
Teacher is provoked within, Matthew 9:36; Jeremiah 20:9
The gospel and philosophy, Acts 17:18-21; 1 Corinthians 1:21-25; Colossians 2:8
Idolatry and the gospel, 17:22-29
Gospel invitation, UNIVERSAL, 17:30-31
Reactions to the gospel, 17:32-34

7. Prejudicial Resistance
Gospel Persuasion
Prejudicial Resistance
Readiness of Mind
Prideful Ridicule
Acts 17

8. God Commands Repentance
Acts 17:30-31, “All men everywhere …”
Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned …”
Romans 4:15, “… where there is no law, neither is there transgression.”
Therefore, all are under law!

9. REPENTANCE COMMANDED By John. Matthew 3:2
By Jesus. Matthew 4:17; Luke 13:3,5
Great Commission. Luke 24:47
By Disciples. Mark 6:12
By Apostles. Acts 2:38; 11:18 1 1

10. REPENTANCE Is Not … Fear Confession Being sorry
Simply a reformation of life
Being aware of sin
Prayer
Coming forward
Doing penance
Remorse or regret
“If I have …” 1 1