Calvary Prineville

Paul continues his second missionary journey in Corinth. Normally he would preach the gospel to the Jews who would stir up trouble for him, he would be beaten and then thrown out of town. In Corinth the Lord told Paul not to be afraid. As a result, he preached in the synagogue, was hauled before the authorities, released by the proconsul, and the Jews turned on each other.

Invited to the Areopagus by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, Paul explains the "new doctrine" and how it relates to their "unknown god." He had five points: 1) God does not dwell in temples made by human hands; 2) He gives life to all; 3) He has determined the fate of every person and civilization so they might seek Him; 4) the world will be judged; and 5) He assured us of this by rising from the dead. The concept of resurrection was new to the Athenians. Some rejected Paul and some believed.

Invited to the Areopagus by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, Paul explains the "new doctrine" and how it relates to their "unknown god." He had five points: 1) God does not dwell in temples made by human hands; 2) He gives life to all; 3) He has determined the fate of every person and civilization so they might seek Him; 4) the world will be judged; and 5) He assured us of this by rising from the dead. The concept of resurrection was new to the Athenians. Some rejected Paul and some believed.

Invited to the Areopagus by the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers, Paul explains the "new doctrine" and how it relates to their "unknown god." He had five points: 1) God does not dwell in temples made by human hands; 2) He gives life to all; 3) He has determined the fate of every person and civilization so they might seek Him; 4) the world will be judged; and 5) He assured us of this by rising from the dead. The concept of resurrection was new to the Athenians. Some rejected Paul and some believed.

Paul arrives in Athens, where he finds that there are more idols than there are men. The Athenians, it seemed, were given over to every form of idolatry, yet they were open to new ideas. As the philosophers heard about the teachings of Paul - teachings they had never heard - they became interested (TBC next teaching). Each of us must question what idols we are serving. Have we made idols out of possessions, hobbies, jobs or people?

Paul arrives in Athens, where he finds that there are more idols than there are men. The Athenians, it seemed, were given over to every form of idolatry, yet they were open to new ideas. As the philosophers heard about the teachings of Paul - teachings they had never heard - they became interested (TBC next teaching). Each of us must question what idols we are serving. Have we made idols out of possessions, hobbies, jobs or people?

Paul and Silas journey to Berea, where they, as has been the norm, are persecuted by the Jews. However, while teaching in Berea they come across Jews who were open to the gospel, and not only listened to what Paul had to say but daily searched the Scriptures to see if what he said was true. That is the message today: We need to be diligent, daily, searching the Scriptures to find out the mind and will of God for our lives.

Paul and Silas journey to Berea, where they, as has been the norm, are persecuted by the Jews. However, while teaching in Berea they come across Jews who were open to the gospel, and not only listened to what Paul had to say but daily searched the Scriptures to see if what he said was true. That is the message today: We need to be diligent, daily, searching the Scriptures to find out the mind and will of God for our lives.

Paul continues on his missionary journey, encouraging the various churches and reminding them that there will be suffering.

Paul continues on his missionary journey, encouraging the various churches and reminding them that there will be suffering.