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Aug 13, 2004 · The Apostle in Athens, Preaching to Philosophers (Acts 17:15-34) Introduction. Don Richardson tells a fascinating story of the “altar to the unknown god,” referred to by Paul in Acts chapter 17. This story is based upon a number of historical documents and sources, which Richardson cites in his book.
Sep 29, 2015 · Paul’s work as an apologist ends with that truth of the good news of Jesus Christ! So let’s learn from the example of Paul. Be ready to reason about and explain the truth of our Christian faith.
It is proposed to explore (I) Paul’s important point of contact with the Athenian audience; (II) his correction of their misconception about introducing his God to Athens; (III) his conversing with the religious views of his hearers; (IV) his critique of their compromise with worship in temples, and (V) his call for them to repent.
Apr 4, 2011 · Let us examine what Paul did and did not do to draw accurate conclusions that are in line with the immediate and broader contexts of the story. What Paul did: 1) Acts 17:16- Paul was disturbed by the idolatry. As he walked the streets of Athens, Paul was “greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.”
One of the areas in which Paul excels as a Christian example is in the realm of apologetics. Almost immediately after his conversion, Paul (Saul) preached to the Jews in Damascus “proving that Jesus was the Christ” (Acts 9:22 ESV).
Paul’s speech before the Areopagus recorded in Acts 17:22-31 serves as an echo of earlier Hellenistic sources, including Socrates’ trial in Athens in Plato’s Apology and poems by the sage Epimenides and Aratus the Stoic.
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Jul 5, 2023 · Based on Karol Wojtyła (Pope St. John Paul II)’s play of the same name, it’s “a meditation on the sacrament of matrimony, passing into a drama.” That’s often what happens to marriage, too. The film version of “The Jeweler’s Shop” takes liberties with the play’s storyline.
