We're Not In Kansas Anymore Part 2 | church of Christ

Church of Christ Sermons and Lessons for 2012
Speaker	Sermon/Lesson Title (Right Click to Download)	Audio Video Text Ipod MS Word	Category	Date Added	Lesson
Bobby Stafford	We Are Not In Kansas Anymore 2 (Download Audio)		Evangelism	*August 5, 2012*	*Sunday AM Sermon*

We’re Not in Kansas Anymore – Part 2

Introduction:

Summarize: We’re Not in Kansas Anymore – Part 1 (July 29, 2012)

Text: Acts 17: 22-25

II. A Knowledge of the Culture (Verses 22-23)

Paul acknowledges their religious devotion. He was tactful, courteous and respectful; not condescending or self-righteous.
He “carefully examined” their objects of worship. We must research and study what people believe. [World religions: Islam, Buddhism, etc. Christian denominations and/or sects]
He uses “their objects of worship” as a place to transition to the only true one worthy of worship, Jesus. (John 4:19-21)
Altar to the “Unknown God” Paul proclaims who the true God is. Note: Acts 18:24-26

III. A Commitment to the Truth (Verses 24-29)

Paul started where they were spiritually. They believed in supreme beings, but didn’t know the true God. Note: We also must start where people are. We must not assume they know anything about our faith.
Verse 24 – God is the Creator of the Universe (Isaiah 42:5) Christians must be committed to this belief. Paul used similar language at Lystra. (Acts 14:11-15) “Lord of heaven and earth,” Jehovah is the true God. (Deuteronomy 10:14) He is superior to all so-called gods and deities. (Psalms 115:2-8) God does not live in temples. It is easy to imagine Paul pointing to the Parthenon and exclaiming that the true God does not live in man-made temples! Note: Paul does not water down the truth due to the situation.

Bobby Stafford

August 5, 2012