Jesus Christ is the Inescapable One. YLT He made also of one blood every nation of men, to dwell upon all the face of the earth -- having ordained times before appointed, and the bounds of their dwellings --. Most uses of anistemi denote the act of getting up from a seated or reclined position. For a historical context, during the time of Athen's golden age the events recorded in the Book of Nehemiah were occurring (445-420 BC). (14) God is wonde PAUL AT ATHENS The Bible, the Bible! In addition, God determined when and where they fit into history. What happens to those who have never heard about Jesus? He passed away in 2018 so he is sadly no longer ignorant! Is it possiblein a society that seems increasingly indifferent to the gospelto communicate the Good News to people who dont share our faith? Who serves my Father as a son 3:2; 4:17). That response is to obey Gods command to repent of their sins and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Liddell-Scott adds "to open and explain.". And since God both "created all things by Jesus Christ" (Eph 3:9-note), and has also "made peace through the blood of his cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself" (Col 1:20-note), it is appropriate that "He shall judge" all things by Christ (Jn 5:22,27 Mt 25:31). BDAGadds that from the basic meaning., to separate entities and so establish a boundary, derives the sense to define ideas or concepts: set limits to, define, explain. Its not some kind of operation of the mind. It is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. It was said of them, "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here too." He harbored no deep seated prejudice to keep him from reasoning with any soul who providentially crossed his path. God is always near us, whether we see him or not. 24 take these men and purify yourself along with them and pay their expenses, so that they may shave their heads. Pernicious errors are disseminated by demons even among Christians, seducing them from the truth, 1Ti 4:1. We must study the Bible for ourselves and check all teaching of men with the Bible. Jesus had thoroughly, totally opened the minds of the two on the road to Emmaus by ''dividing'' their mind that was was previously closed and the Word that was previously closed and causing them to understand spiritual truths otherwise hidden to the natural mind (Lk 24:32) and He did the same for His disciples (Lk 24:45+) and for Lydia's heart Acts 16:14+. City authorities (4173)(politarches from plis = city + rcho = rule) describes a magistrate who formed part of a town or city council and so a city official. Synagogues also were used as places where court was held and punishment inflicted = they became places of false accusation (Lk 12:11) and of scourging, flogging, etc of true disciples (Mt 10:17, Mk 13:9, Lk 21:12, Acts 22:19 = imprisoned, Acts 26:11 = Paul's punishment of believers, ), and places of violent reaction to unpopular teaching (Lk 4:28). Anakrino clearly is a very legal term, implying extreme attention to the Truth! Acts 4:6 and Annas the high priest was there, and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of high-priestly descent. Reprinted by permission. The Greek word metanoeo literally means to change one's mind. Questions that taunt you and trouble your mind How would you react? The world was not a system of abstract forces, but was filled with demons. The rest of the family groped about in the darkness to find my hiding place and then hide with me until we were squeezed together like sardines. I recall years ago hearing that the new believers behind the (then) "Iron Curtain" called themselves "Repenters" rather than believers! Compare, also, Proverbs 17:6, and see note on James 3:6. Thus all will know that there is nothing in what they have been told about you, but that you yourself also live in observance of the law. (Jack Andrews Expository Studies Understanding Acts). In Hellenistic times it was also in common use as a term for buying slaves, which is significant for its NT usage, although the practice of sacral manumission is not clearly linked with agoraz. Reside. As Zeus representatives they watched over human behaviour, apportioning rewards and punishments at his command. Jesus may invite Himself to any Christmas party. Jesus stated the principle beautifully in Matthew 13:12: "Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; (Ro 3:25-see explanation). What does such a worldview produce? This made it the ideal place for Paul to present the good news and teachings of Jesus. In him all things hold together (Colossians 1:17). The idiom vividly characterizes the state of the Athenian mind. The minor premise is the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Matthew 13:47 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea, and gathering fish of every kind; Regardless what color you are or what ethnic group you come from, no matter if youre rich or poor, we are all one in Christ Jesus. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is a declaration to all men. With (3326) (meta) means in the midst of or in the company with prothumia, a good attitude to manifest when the "guest" is the Living Word! I had been around them enough to see them in action. This city was the capital of the province of Macedonia and had a population of some 200,000 (but see Robertson below). . As we interact with others about Jesus and the salvation He offers, the lessons of Scripture show us to invest ourselves in othersto learn their language, as it wereas a way to open the door to telling them the good news(see also 1 Cor. 1:2). Suffer (3958)(pascho) means essentially what happens to a person experience. Lamentations 3:46 All our enemies have opened their mouths against us. Paul began with and returned to the theme of idolatry (Acts 17:23, 29), in a well-informed manner, clearing the way for a full statement of the gospel, but he was interrupted before he could achieve this. Psalm 135:17 They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths. See discussion of similar word - epistrepho (often used of "returning to God" = Lk 1:16-17, Acts 9:35, 11:21, 14:15, 15:19, 26:18, 20, 2Cor 3:16, 1Thes 1:9-note, 1Pe 2:25-note), See Multiple Dictionary Articles - Repentance. 27 And when He came out onto the land, He was met by a man from the city who was possessed with demons; and who had not put on any clothing for a long time, and was not living in a house, but in the tombs. Preaching (literally "gospelizing", giving the only good news)(2097)(euaggelizo/euangelizo from eu = good, well + aggllo = proclaim, tell; English = evangelize) means Paul was repeatedly announcingthe good news concerning Jesus and the resurrection. It should read springing out of the zeal of the Jews; for it is the very word that Paul used concerning them in his Roman letter, "I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge." Spurgeon said that in his sermons regardless of the particular text of the day, he would always make a "beeline for the Cross! And he who does not know the nature of sin cannot know the nature of the Savior.Albert Mohler. That is, they believed that everything is God, and that he does not exist as a separate entity, but is in the rocks and trees and every material thing. If there is widespread preaching and teaching, no one may claim ignorance as the reason for unbelief. The word is compounded of deido = to fear, and daimon = a deity. It means to mark out definitely. Jesus said: Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you (John 14:27). It still holds true that 'the world by wisdom knew not God' (1Cor 1:21). In theology, many errors result from supposing that the conditions and limits of our own finite existence apply to God. Luke 2:23+ (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "EVERY firstborn MALE THAT OPENS THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD "). In 1 Ti 5:4 the sense is to "practice piety in regard to their own family." And the same Source is what every saint needs to lay hold of in order to run the race with endurance! There is truth in the accusation, for Christianity is revolutionary, but on this particular occasion the uproar (Acts 17:5) was created by the rabbis and the hired loafers. (Henry Morris) "The new soon became stale with these itching and frivolous Athenians." Perhaps he was gleaning ways he could appeal to them. You think all you need is the truth. Hence parech can be used to express the idea of causing bother or trouble, as well as the sense of simply presenting or demonstrating something to someone. 18:18; Rev. Remember where it takes place. (The New American Commentary: Acts). When he asserted Christ's Resurrection as proof, however, only a few people then believed (cf. 13:29; Jos. When you are flat on your back, totally broke, health gone, marriage dissolved, children estranged, career ruined, with nowhere to turn and no hope in the world, in the blackness of that moment you cry out, Oh God, have mercy, and he responds, Ive been waiting for you to ask for my help. So it is that we learn the hard way that life is meaningless without the Lord. How has Greek philosophy influenced Christianity? If the Scriptures agreed then it was accepted, if the Scriptures disagreed then it was rejected. 20:18; Lev. By this master stroke he has brushed to one side any notion of violation of Roman law or suspicion of heresy and claims their endorsement of his new gospel, a shrewd and consummate turn. The demons were mediators between gods and men. 23:7; Mk 12:38; Lk 11:43; 20:46. The just know "about Him," and are among those who one day will hear those fateful words from the lips of Jesus, the Judge of all mankind (Jn 5:22) Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter. While Paul could easily have documented those truths from the Old Testament, he chose instead illustrations familiar to his pagan audience, who were unfamiliar with Scripture. Our modern world does not know God. All rights reserved, Man gropes his way through lifes dark maze; Mercy is what God withholds that we do deserve. We learn that purpose in verse 27. Since He Himself gives to all people life and breath and all things- Paul is explaining why God does not need anything. Persons do not have to "make Jesus Lord" because He is Lord. The day of judgment is coming. He needs me to disciple men. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall, and he determined their boundaries. Their services are worshipful, subdued, yet intensely passionate. John MacArthur - God honors spiritual discernment. He knew that one can get so accustomed or acclimated to evil that evil no longer upsets them. ", Gilbrant -According to tradition it received its name because here the god Ares (Mars) was tried for the murder of Halirrothios (Pausanias 1.28.5). The Greek literally says, Where there wasthesynagogue of the Jews.Apparently, Amphipolis and Apollonia had no Jewish synagogues. Liddell-Scott summarized - agora, Assembly of the People, opp. All rights reserved, Our conscience is a gift from God, We generally dont see the big picture as it unfolds before us, and sometimes we dont even see it looking back, but Scripture assures us that even in those events that seem to be out of control, God is at work behind the scenes. 26:13; Num. (2 Cor 6:2)! Does the Old Testament Teach Resurrection Hope, From Dust You Shall Arise: Resurrection Hope in the Old Testament. Oxenham. Released (630)(apoluo from ap = marker of dissociation, implying a rupture from a former association, separation + luo = loose) is used often of sending a person or a group away from someone (Mt 14:15, 22, 23, 32, etc). doing nothing but doing about. So the Jewish preachers gather to themselves a choice collection of these market-loungers or loafers or wharf-rats. Who are "they" (Acts 17:1)? God is not detached from his creation, and the world did not come to exist by chance, but by design. It is common to say that Paul in 1Corinthians 2:1-5 alludes to his failure with philosophy in Athens when he failed to preach Christ crucified and he determined never to make that mistake again. Acts 17:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 ), Genesis 3:20; 9:19; Malachi 2:10; Romans 5:12-19; 1Corinthians 15:22,47. Success at Thessalonica gave the rabbis confidence and courage. 5. In both cases, I laid out a passage of Scripture and then I gave them a book. That is Gods transcendence. Israels survival throughout biblical history and Jesus Incarnation bear powerful witness that God is present and involved. 41:1; Dan. (See Lenski and Bruce, ad. He brings men peace by upsetting the peace and turning things upside down! As someone has said all of history is His-Story! Pausanias says that Athens had more images than all the rest of Greece put together. And hath made of one blood all mankind, to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath assigned the seasons which were ordained before, and the bounds of their habitation. In Esther, God brings Esther to the throne of Queen of Persia by superintending the smallest details. (4) High officials in a Roman court (Acts 26:132). To dwell in, settle in, be established in (permanently), inhabit. Passions were stirred, things happened, the place was turned upside down. (Exploring Acts). act. 35:19; Neh. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him(v. 27). with him had 22 'Behold, I will throw her on a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her deeds. We are tired of the "enlightenment" of this age which is blindly ignorant of its intellectual slavery to materialism and its contradictory obligation to ethical relativism. Luke 11:43 "Woe to you Pharisees! (Complete Biblical Library Commentary), Barclay - God has made man in such a way that instinctively he longs for God and gropes after him in the darkness. 1 Corinthians 12:24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. Following the example of Paul, we should respect a persons religious background, watch for spiritual receptivity, and then point him or her to the one true God of Scripture. martus witness Acts 2:32, 3:15; 5:32; 10:39; 26:16 God calls us to be salt, to be light, not to make believers. Mark 12:39 and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets. . b.c. As we work through explaining and exhorting verse by verse (expository style), our "Enabler," the Holy Spirit, will teach us as we teach others, opening individual passages and words as to their meaning and their practical application. (2) Intellectuals at Athens (Acts 17:1633). His message to the worldthe Christian gospelis not a help-wanted sign, but a help available sign. 3. Athens (Classic Athens-Wikipedia) - On this map note that the city of Athens was not on the coast but was about 5-7 miles inland from the port of Piraeuson the Saronic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Promptness isthe characteristic of doing things without delay,the quality of being performed or executed without delay, the quality or state of being quick or ready to act or respond. The focus of their message to the world is a clear call to repentance. Reprinted by permission. You must not forget, there is no God!, Ah, thats my point, the farmer replied. means first a writing or thing written, a document. Of course the problem with this is that he would then be de facto predestining others to live in places and during times without access to the gospel. By prefixing the article, the term becomes an abstract way of saying God. In fact, the article prefixed to any of these terms, the Deity, the Divinity, or the Godhead, draws attention to the constitutive qualities that make God the kind of being we call God. In strength of affirmation, or personalizing force, godhead seems most substantial, with deity nearly as strong and divinity weakest in this regard. In ways unknown, yet real, God raises nations up and puts them down, as He will in accordance with their faithfulness to His respective purposes for them (Deuteronomy 32:7, 8, 9). Of course, not everyone believed Pauls message about Jesuss resurrection, but some said,We want to hear you again on this subject (Acts 17:32). opposition. It can also refer to a market or thoroughfare or a broad street. The angel brought them outside and said, 'Go stand in the temple and continue to tell the people the whole message of life.' As soon as they heard this, they went into the temple and taught. Six hundred years before this a terrible pestilence had fallen on the city which nothing could halt. always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers, remembering Then he develops theme of the great and only God, not from the Hebrew, but from the Greek, the Stoic point of view. 11:18; Luke 7:33; Jn 7:20; 8:48-49,52; 10:20. It was both of these things that made the Bereans more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica.". Technically, of a legal examination. For those who are skeptical a different approach is seen when Paul preached to pagan Greeks in Athens (Acts 17:15-34). Thomas Constable observes that "Luke described Paul's method of evangelizing in Thessalonica as reasoning (Gr. 9:23; Mark 5:39; Acts 20:10). The most dangerous of all days is when a man discovers how easy it is to talk about tomorrow. For God could not bestow on creatures any good if He did not already possess it, and creatures could not offer any good thing to God if He had not already given it to them. 29 And He said to her, "Because of this answer go; the demon has gone out of your daughter.". Our smallest family member at times became frightened in the dark, so when he came close, I would whisper to him softly: Here I am., I found you, Dad! he would announce as he snuggled against me in the darkness, not realizing that I let myself be found.. The one who has been favored with this supernatural experience has learned that only 'in thy light shall we see light' (Ps 36:9-note). (The Immutability of God), [Paul] seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods, because he preached to them Jesus. Job 29:19 'My root is spread out (Lxx - dianoigo = "opened up") to the waters, And dew lies all night on my branch. Man is a sinner but he was originally created in the image of God; therefore man has value and worth as a human. Notice the bold vertical line (|)at the end of Acts 12 and beginning of Acts 13 which Jensen estimates to be about year 47 (it could be a short time prior). Their motto, in modern terms, was "Grin and bear it." Equal in Gods sight, we together praise and honor Him. All these questions are answered in the Word of God. The likelihood is that she turned from a way of shame to a way of life. Starting out with good intentions does not ensure the results will be good. And His disciples came and implored Him, saying, "Send her away, because she keeps shouting at us. Another line of evidence is that found in 2Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are be-come new." is an unambiguous reference to the biblical tradition of the beginning of all human existence . O that more of those who call themselves "Christians" in America would walk in holiness, so that they might be provoked by unholiness and moved to pray for revival and the proclamation of the Gospel from pulpits throughout the land which are now too often filled with orations of pious platitudes, sermonettes for Christianettes, prosperity teaching, etc. 30,000 altars in one city and still they werent sure they had enough. 2. About this view John MacArthur says, "It is utterly devoid of any recognition of personal guilt, any intent to obey God, or any desire for true righteousness. kataggeleus proclaimer Acts 17:18 Mark 1:15+ and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent (present imperative = calls for this to be one's lifestyle = a believer is a "repenter"!) And we may be sure that Paul welcomed and encouraged these thoughtful responses. The mess distracted her at first, and her frustration with me interrupted the warmth of the moment. Will there be a second chance for salvation after death? I hope so! The road they traveled over was called the Via Egnatia(Map of the Via Egnatia, Picture of the preserved pavement). It is important to understand that humankind did not preexist as a spirit being prior to physical birth on earth. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. That is Gods immanence. THE ITINERARY OF PAUL'S Science today admits that there is only one race of men, one species: Homo sapiens. If the political charges were true, Rome would have to react. Immediately(2112)(eutheosfrom euthus = straight, immediate) is an adverb which generally means at once, right away, forthwith, straightaway, without an interval of time or a point of time subsequent to a previous point of time. Acts 17:22-31 Common Ground All rights reserved, Link to Watts' hymn for you to sing out in praise and adoration to our King, Acts 17:26-28 Empty on the Inside: How God Reveals Himself to Us, Athens and Corinth from St Paul: the Traveler and Roman Citizen, Acts 17:16-34 God's Man Confronts Satan's City, recreation of this huge ivory and gold plated statue, Acts 17:18-21 Speaking Truth to Intelligent People, Acts 17:22-23 To an Unknown God- How to Find Common Ground, Acts 17:24-25 He Doesn't Need Your Help: The Truth You Must Understand, Acts 17:26-28 How God Reveals Himself to Us, Acts 17:29 Warning Against Modern-Day Baal Worship, Acts 17:30 Repent! (Discovery Bible), Cleon Rogers -to reason, to discuss, to argue, to dispute, to revolve in the mind, to teach w. the method of question and answer, to give a discourse, but always w. the idea of intellectual stimulus. 886b, as early as Pythagoras; certainly Heraclitus.)", Gilbrant adds that "Originally kosmos (see Wikipedia)denoted building or construction, but it soon acquired a far wider usage. The Latin fathers coined the term deitas as a distinctive rendering of the Gk. ), but as its use developed historically it came to mean an inscription (i.e., on wood, stone, brass, casting dies, minting coins), a writing of any nature, or a stamp of personal identity (e.g., a brand to mark camels). These scholars succumbed to the curse of the intellectual. Just as Paul addressed that culture by knowing what they were reading, we may have greater impact for the gospel by relating it to people in terms they can readily embrace. If trouble continued, Jason would lose his money. They changed their attitudes about Christ, and sin, and received Jesus as Savior and bowed to Him as Lord. That spirit grew dull in matter but it was in everything. "to make a statement," and c. "to treat of something." 13Another shapes wood, he extends a measuring line; he outlines it with red chalk. Paul was like a "broken record" that repeats the same message of how Jesus can fix a "broken life!" We should be alert for the Lords presence where we least expect to see Him. That expresses exactly what the apostle felt as he moved about the city, and saw the cloud of idolatry that hung over this city, blotting out the truth and light, and plunging these people into the darkness of superstition. There is but one race: the human race. And this description sadly fits many today in America who would claim to be Christians but who are spending their time in nothing other than focusing on things which are seen, ignoring the things which are unseen. (Acts 17) Paul debated with the philosophers on Mars Hill to convince them. If not, please do so now. 4:46; Num. In the Apocrypha the term comes to be used for the local congregation, and the plural is now used for Israel as a whole. Blindly following the leader can be dangerous. This speaks of the common origin of the human racethat all humanity is descended from Adam. Unless a Christian makes the Bible his only authority for faith and living, he will be misled and manipulated so as to believe that he is his own god. Inclination. 30 And Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" The minds of that part of the world congregated in Athens. Acts 17:22-34 Christmas In Tokyo In Acts 17:23, agnostos is used with a passive meaning, the unknown god, or the god who did not make himself known to man. which meant that it had an elected citizens? (To An Unknown God), I observe(theoreo)that you are very religious in all respects- The idea of very religious can have a positive or negative nuance, on the one hand meaning "devout," and on the other hand meaning"superstitious." Paul had the only true philosophy of the universe and life with Jesus Christ as the centre (Colossians 1:12-20), the greatest of all philosophers as Ramsay justly terms him. Comment: While some might opt for the position that Simon was saved (Acts 8:13), the facts (truth) of his heart attitudes in Acts 8:23 is a better description of a lost person than one who is saved (cf Dt 29:18). You cant survive off of yesterdays manna. The drift and scope of Paul's preaching and arguing, was to prove that Jesus is the Christ. He was one of this college of twelve judges who had helped to make Athens famous. Paul used the Old Testament to prove that Jesus was the Messiah (Christ)." Its power oscillated during the next 150 years, but gradually got weaker so that by Aristotles time (ca. Thats why we must test everything by what the Bible says. Books read Hobbies Travel And it was a great thing to give the world a sermon like that preached in Athens. (Acts 17 - William Barclay's Daily Study Bible), Vincent on world (kosmos) - Originally, order, and hence the order of the world; the ordered universe. Acts 17:16-34 If people hear us speak their language, without endorsing or condoning the media or events we refer to, it could open the door to sharing the timeless message of Christ. This God is Lord of heaven and earth. 12 you shall devote to the LORD the first offspring (Lxx = dianoigo - idiom [+ metra = womb] "opening the womb" = first-born) of every womb, and the first offspring (Lxx = dianoigo - idiom [+ metra = womb] "opening the womb" = first-born) of every beast that you own; the males belong to the LORD. Reasoning requires logical argumentation, graciously presented, based on thorough study of the Word of Truth, a firm persuasion in the divine authority of the Scriptures on the part of both speakers and hearers, and a full filling with your Paraclete, your Helper, the Holy Spirit, Who alone can enable natural men to carry out such supernatural work for the glory of the King. (Ibid), Vincent on leading woman - The position of women in Macedonia seems to have been exceptional. one, true, good God; absolutely different from the creatures, from The separation between the immaterial God and the material kosmos is absolute. Paul knew who was responsible for Gentiles coming to faith in Christ and it was NOT him. Whatever your race may be; Luke 6:6 On another Sabbath He entered the synagogue and was teaching; and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. Set aside some time and go through these passages interrogating with the 5W/H questions. He gave us life and He sustains that life by His goodness (Mt 5:45-note). What was the form of the security given we do not know. Sorrowing over and forsaking sin, a wholehearted turning away from all that is evil. To enjoy doing, spend time enjoying. 7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. This is the solemn side of the matter.But there is a bright side to this great truth of Gods nearness. See Note on Acts 8:3+ (Ed: What "goes around, comes around! (Lk 24:39). In short they will experience NO growth in Christ-likeness and like a bicycle that is not being pedaled, they will topple over and are a set-up for backsliding! _He hath made of one_ (meaning AND HATH MADE OF ONE BLOOD - All the families of mankind are descended Acts 17:18 refers specifically to to heathen gods. The Areopagus was a court, so named for the hill on which it had once met. Its members served for life. As Clement of Alexandria said: If he perceived afterwards [metenoesen] what he had done wrong, if he has understood where he had made a mistake and has had a change of heart, that very thing isafter he has realized these things metanoia or late knowledge. He evangelized key cities which had a Jewish synagogue. As the only Christian in the city, he has been asked to explain what he believes. Even in the worst of times, we have inner tranquillity because our God is in control. It is Gods plan to save all types and kinds of men. Dt 32:24 ("crawling things") 2 Sam. It means a moment or period as especially appropriate the right, proper, favorable time (at the right time). Agorazo, the verb (lit., frequent the agora), came to mean buy in the market-place, and thence buy in general. CHAPTER 17 What they stumbled over and most couldn't believe was the miracle of the Resurrection. 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