How to Deal with Intellectuals. - Part 2

Introduction:

Question: If you aren't willing to share Jesus, what could be wrong?

Seven Points in Today's Message

I. Paul Preached To The Intellectuals. - L - v. 22

A. The Areopagus was a court of intellectuals. - L- v. 22

B. Paul called these intellectuals religious. - L- v.22

II. Paul Knew The Intellectuals Unknown God. - L - v.23

A. They had an altar for the Unknown God. - L- v.23; Hebrews 11:6a Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:18-22; John 3:19

B. Paul was introduced to the Unknown God. - L- v.23

III. Paul Proclaims Facts About The Unknown God. - L - v.23

A. God made the world. - L- v.24; Genesis 1:1

B. Paul taught God was Lord of all. - L- v.24b-25

IV. God Guides The Lives Of All People. - L - v.26

A. Everyone comes from God.- L - v.26

B. All nations are appointed by God. - L - v.26

V. God Has A Great Purpose For People. - L - v. 27-29

A. God is always nearby. - L- v.27

"Grope" means to feel after.

B. We are God's offspring. - L- v.28,29

Paul Exposed Three False Greek Ideas.

1. God was unknowable.

2. God lived in man-made temples.

3. God was not involved in human affairs.

VI. God Demands All Men to Repent. - L - v. 30,31

A. The days of ignorance are over.- L- v.30

B. Man must repent. - L- v. 30,31

"Repentance" means to change one's mind.

C. Jesus will judge the world. - L- v.31; Matthew 28:18; Romans 3:9

VII The Results from the Gospel Message. - L - v. 32-34

A. Some mocked the resurrection. - L- v.32a

B. Some put off making a decision. - L- v.32b

C. Some intellectuals believed. - L- v. 34; I Corinthians 1:26

CONCLUSION: FOUR POINTS OF INTEREST:

1. The Unknown God is Jesus Christ. - L- v.23

2. God made the world. - L- v.24

3. To be saved, we must repent. - L- v.30,31

4. Intellectuals can be saved. - L- v.34

Question: If we aren't sharing Jesus, what could be wrong?