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