Text: Acts 17:16–34
Big Idea:
Know God as he has made himself known.
Summary:
In Acts 17:16–34, Paul confronts a city filled with idols, philosophies, and competing truth claims, proclaiming that the one true God has made himself known through Jesus Christ. This sermon explores the contrast between the many false views of God found in Athens and the true revelation of God in Christ, highlighting humanity’s tendency toward idolatry, God’s call to repentance, and the certainty of coming judgment through the risen Lord. As Paul’s message receives mixed responses—rejection, curiosity, and faith—the passage challenges us both to know God as he has revealed himself and to make him known in a world filled with competing beliefs.