INSTRUCTIONS
Describe the differences between Paul’s sermon in the Areopagus (Acts 17) and his teaching to the Corinthians on the wisdom of God and foolishness of men (1 Corinthians 2). What are the different ways in which Paul uses reason? Which of the two approaches is most applicable to your own ministry context and why?
ANSWER
In Act 17, Paul addressed an audience with different worldviews and religious perspectives. Since Paul had been preaching about Jesus and his resurrection, the epicurean and stoic believer decided it was critical to invite him to Areopagus so they could understand more of his teachings. Paul begins his sermon by ….. He referred to the Athenians as religious because he observed objects of worship, such as altars where Athenians would worship an unknown god in his tour of the city. His compliment words contain xxxx. He implies that whatever they were worshiping was an object and not a personal God, the creator of the universe. Most Greeks had not yet known the concept of a xxxx. Athenians were materialists and did not believe in a God who created the world and was the sovereign ruler….. To access full answer, use the purchase below.