The Acts of the Apostles
The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth
Acts 13:1-28:31 (27)
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey (15:36-18:22) (12)
Sharing the Gospel
! A Fear
! A Pattern
! An Example
7. The Outreach in Athens (17:16-34)
a. Christ against the Philosophies of Men (17:16-21)
b. Christ through the Philosophies of Men (17:22-31)
1) Paul Connected with Them (17:22-23b)
2) Paul Stated His Intention (17:23c)
3) Paul Exposed Their Sin (17:24-29)
4) Paul Introduced Christ (17:30-31)
a) He Called for Immediate Repentance (17:30)
(1) The Need for Repentance (17:30a)
! overlooked look over; to disdain; to disregard
(2) The Call for Repentance (17:30b)
! declaring to command
b) He Warned of Impending Judgement (17:31)
(1) The Judgement (17:31a)
(a) Its Surety (17:31a1-13
)
! fixed to stand; to be placed, set up;
to establish
! judge to decide; to evaluate
(b) Its Standard (17:31a14-15
)
! righteousness to live by a standard
(2) The Judge (17:31b-c)
(a) His Status (17:31b)
! appointed to limit; to designate or
declare
(b) His Qualifications (17:31c)
! proof faith, trustworthy, faithful
c. Christ over the Philosophies of Men (17:32-34)
1) The Rejection (17:32)
2) The Acceptance (17:33-34)