Dr. George Ragsdale, Pastor *West Marion Baptist Church * 6001 NW 135th Avenue * Morriston/Ocala, Fl 32668 * 352 245-8900

DECLARING TRUTH In the Midst of an Unbelieving Culture, Acts 17:16-34
I. The SPIRIT of the Man of God v 16
A. His HEART was Stirred
B. His SPIRIT was Pressed v 16 (Acts 18:5)
1 Corinthians 9:16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
II. The STRATEGY of the Man of God v 17 (Romans 1:14)
A. The PROCLAMATION of His Ministry
1. He REASONED (1 Peter 3:15)
2. He PREACHED v 18c
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
2 Timothy 4:2
B. The LOCATION of His Ministry v 17
1. The Synagogue/Church 2. The Market/City-County-State 3. Aeropagus (Mars Hill) (Acts 17:21)
III. The SERMON of the Man of God v 22-23
A. The PRESENCE of the True God
1. The ILLUSION of Many Religions v 23 2. The IDENTITY of the True God v 24
Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Psalms 19:1; Psalms 94:9
B. The POWER of the True God v 24b
1. In His CREATION
Colossians 1:16-17 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
2. In His LORDSHIP v 25-26, 28
Acts 17:25-26 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; 26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Daniel 2:37
C. The PROVISIONS of the True God v 30-31
Acts 17:30-31 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Acts 20:21 Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. SALVATION from Judgment v 30, 31 (John 5:22-24)
1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
2. RESURRECTION from Death v 31 (Acts 17:34a)

MORE MESSAGES ON CHURCH WEB PAGE: West Marion Baptist Church— http://www.westmarionbaptistchurch.com

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SUPER CHANNEL 55 in Orlando, Florida Thursdays @ 2:30 am and Saturdays @ 11:00 pm
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