The sermon unfolds a profound meditation on the greatness of God as Creator, using both scientific humility and the biblical narrative of Job to underscore humanity's limitations in understanding divine sovereignty. It begins with a reflection on the foundational constants of science—particularly the speed of light—highlighting how even our most precise measurements rely on unprovable assumptions, mirroring the human inability to fully comprehend God's nature. This leads into a theological exploration of Job's suffering, where his friends wrongly assume suffering is always divine punishment, while Job, though righteous, struggles to understand God's silence. Elihu and ultimately God Himself intervene, revealing that human beings, as creatures, cannot challenge or fully grasp the wisdom and power of their Creator. Through God's rhetorical questions about the cosmos and creatures, the sermon emphasizes that God's sovereignty extends over all creation, and that all things—both righteous and unrighteous—serve His ultimate glory. The message culminates in a call to humility: though humans cannot judge God, they can repent and be remade by Him, as illustrated in the potter and clay metaphor, affirming that God remains sovereign, just, and capable of transforming even broken lives for His glory.

The whole creation, as marvelous and beautiful as it can be, is in a fallen state and groans for redemption. For us, that includes the redemption of our bodies! Also Reference: Proverbs 8:36, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 3:19, 1 John3:2, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 MUSIC: Hymn # 22 (A) "How Great Thou Art" Hymn # 6 (D) "Praise Ye The Lord, The Almighty" Hymn # 28 (A) "This Is My Father's World" Hymn # 75 (D) "For The Beauty Of The Earth" https://bbfohio.com

Matt Slick Live (Live Broadcast of 06/18/2026) is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry (CARM). Matt answers questions on topics such as: The Bible, Apologetics, Theology, World Religions, Atheism, and other issues! You can also email questions to Matt using: [email protected], Put "Radio Show Question" in the Subject line! Answers will be discussed in a future show. Topics Include: Why did Jesus speak in Parables?/ Young Earth versus Old Earth/ What is the Cambrian Explosion?/ Truth claims made by Atheists'/ Destroying the Messianic Line by Satan/ Science is a philosophy/ June 18, 2026

Acts 17:22-34 This morning, we are going to look at a moment in history when Paul the Apostle walks into the free thinker and cultural capital of the ancient world: Athens. It was the intellectual 'cat's meow' boasting the legacies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They had 'canvases' for everything—philosophy, art, democracy, and science—but the center of it all was empty. And as he walked the streets of Athens, he doesn't just see beautiful architecture; he sees a city gripped by emptiness. He observes hundreds (if not thousands) of idols and altars in the Areopagus including one marked 'To an Unknown God.' Paul recognizes it for what it is: the physical evidence of a longing to be filled. Please turn with me in your Bibles to Acts chapter 17, starting in verse 22. Let's look together at how Paul addresses the emptiness of the human soul, and how he make a connection with a people searching for the One and Only God who can fill the emptiness.

The sermon presents a comprehensive theological and historical overview of Jesus Christ as the King, emphasizing His authenticating works, teachings, and fulfillment of Messianic prophecy as central to His identity. It traces His ministry in three phases—authentication, rejection, and withdrawal—highlighting key events such as the Sermon on the Mount, the conflict with the Pharisees over tradition, and the accusation of casting out demons by Beelzebul, which culminates in the unpardonable sin. The sermon unpacks critical doctrines including kenosis (the self-emptying of Christ's independent use of His divine attributes in His humanity), impeccability (His inability to sin despite genuine temptation), and infallibility (His freedom from error in all matters), all grounded in the hypostatic union of Christ's divine and human natures. These doctrines are presented not as abstract theology but as foundational to Christian faith, enabling Christ to be both fully God and fully man, capable of identifying with human struggle while remaining sinless. The sermon concludes with a strong defense of biblical inerrancy, warning against the dangerous compromise of 'limited fallibility' that undermines Scripture's authority, especially in matters of history and science, and calls the church to uphold the unchanging truth of God's Word.