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ACTS CHAPTER 17
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Act 17,1-13
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
These verses go with verses 22-34
Act 17,1-4
· (6k) Responsibility Ø
Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that
Jesus is the Christ – These verses go with verse 17.
· (149a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the
church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø The
resurrection -- These verses go with verses 16-21
· (210i) Salvation Ø
Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Salvation
is from the Jews Ø Jews are believers
Act 17,2-5
· (65e) Paradox Ø
Anomalies Ø Jesus brings division instead of
peace
Act 17-2,3
· (141g) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament bears
witness to the new Ø It bears witness to Jesus Ø
Prophesy about Jesus’ resurrection
· (174a) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Man’s religion Ø
Good traditions (Exception to bad religion) Ø
Good customs
Act 17-2
· (89b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Wisdom
corresponds with logical reasoning -- This verse goes with verse
11
Act 17,4-13
· (163f) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø Used
by Satan to destroy the word of God Ø Used to
destroy the mouthpiece of God
Act 17,4-9
· (24i) Sin Ø
Poverty (Forms of fear) Ø Jews are envious of
the gospel
· (97b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Having a negative attitude about yourself Ø An
uncooperative attitude
Act 17-4
· (3g) Women (Key
verse)
· (3i) Responsibility to the Family Ø
God addresses both genders Ø Women leaders
Act 17-4
· (86d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Belief demands a response -- This verse goes with verse
12
Act 17,5-9
· (54h) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Not much respect for someone with
world renown
· (154e) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø Witness that the world is
godless Ø Witness that the world hates God
· (180j) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Rebellion Ø
Rebelling against God’s narrow way Ø
Rebelling against the ways of God
· (181f) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Lawlessness Ø
Having no regard for the law Ø Forsaking the
law
· (200i) Denying Christ Ø
Excuses for rejecting Christ Ø Using
irresponsibility as an excuse to reject God Ø
Trying to talk your way out of accountability
· (242g) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Persecuting the kingdom Ø Worldly pressure Ø
World pressures you to forsake God
Act 17,5-8
· (75k) Thy kingdom come Ø
Motives Ø Jealously manipulating people
· (166h) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø Wisdom of the
world Ø Nature Of Man’s Wisdom Ø
Man’s wisdom will not allow the righteous to succeed
· (183e) Works of the devil Ø
The origin of lawlessness Ø Spirit of error Ø
Incubators of the spirit of error Ø Selfish
ambition
· (240i) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Hindering the kingdom Ø Taking away the key of
knowledge Ø Hindering people from entering the
kingdom -- These verses go with verses 13&14
Act 17-5,6
· (148k) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Obligation to preach the gospel Ø Consumed by
the desire to do it
Act 17-5
· (3l) Responsibility to the Family Ø
God addresses both genders Ø Evil men
· (16h) Sin Ø Man’s
willingness to be evil Ø Being punished for
doing God’s will
· (179c) Stir Up The Crowd
(Key verse)
· (179d) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Stir up the crowd Ø Stir up the crowd through
jealousy -- This verse goes with verse 8
Act 17-6
· (105h) Thy kingdom come Ø
Led by the Spirit Ø Into The will of God Ø
Led to the right people
· (128i) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Bearing fruit Ø
Living a fruitful life Ø Be fruitful and
multiply
Act 17-7
· (66c) Authority Ø
Lordship of Christ Ø Jesus is Lord of His
people
Act 17-8
· (179d) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Stir up the crowd Ø Stir up the crowd through
jealousy -- This verse goes with verse 13
Act 17-9
· (199e) Denying Christ Ø
Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø
Rejecting Christ Ø Throwing God away Ø
Renouncing your faith
Act 17,10-13
· (95f) Thy kingdom come Ø
Attitude Ø Having a cooperative attitude Ø
Cooperating with each other
· (148l) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Obligation to preach the gospel Ø Slave
laborers
Act 17-10
· (215k) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
Working quickly -- This verse goes with verse 14
Act 17-11,12
· (239d) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Pursuing the knowledge
of the kingdom Ø Teachers Ø
Teachable students Ø The teachable submit to
the word
Act 17-11
· (80d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Know the word to learn the ways of God Ø
Leading to the truth
· (89b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Wisdom
corresponds with logical reasoning -- This verse goes with verse
17
· (232l) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the kingdom Ø
Seek the essence of his kingdom Ø Seeking the
truth
Act 17-12
· (3i) Responsibility to the Family Ø
God addresses both genders Ø Women leaders
· (86d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Belief demands a response -- This verse goes with verse
34
Act 17-13,14
· (240i) Kingdom of God Ø
Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø
Hindering the kingdom Ø Taking away the key of
knowledge Ø Hindering people from entering the
kingdom -- These verses go with verses 5-8
Act 17-13
· (179d) Works of the devil Ø
Practicing witchcraft Ø Wolves Ø
Stir up the crowd Ø Stir up the crowd through
jealousy -- This verse goes with verse 5
Act 17-14
· (215k) Sovereignty Ø
God controls time Ø Suddenly Ø
Working quickly -- This verse goes with verse 10
Act 17-15 -- No Entries
Act 17,16-32
· (175m) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Ignorant of God
· (178d) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Presumption Ø
Presuming the facts about the circumstances Ø
Philosophy
Act 17,16-31
· (195h) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Idolatry Ø
Worshipping other gods Ø Worshipping other gods
as a servant
Act 17,16-21
· (149a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø The
resurrection -- These verses go with verses 31-34
Act 17-16
· (70e) Authority Ø
Familiarity-enemy of discernment Ø Spirit
grieves over sin
Act 17-17
· (6k) Responsibility Ø
Protecting the Gospel Ø Persuade men that Jesus
is the Christ – This verse goes with verses 1-4.
· (88j) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø It
causes repentance
· (89b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Wisdom
corresponds with logical reasoning -- This verse goes with verse
27
Act 17,18-21
· (233g) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the kingdom Ø
Seek the kingdom by the flesh
Act 17,22-34
· (143d) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø
The public Ø Paul ministered publicly --
These verses go with verses 1-13
· (154d) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø Witness that the world is
godless Ø Witness that the world does not know
God
Act 17,22-31
· (94m) Thy kingdom come Ø
God’s perspective Ø God reflects on His
creation
· (155a) Witness Ø
Validity of the believer Ø Witness of the
believer Ø Conscience Ø
Having a good conscience Ø Doing right to the
best of our knowledge
· (173d) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Catholicism Ø
Scripture that contradicts the catholic faith Ø
Worshipping idols
Act 17,22-29
· (150a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Invitation to the kingdom of God
· (221a) Kingdom of God Ø
The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Kingdom hidden
behind the veil from the world Ø God hides from
man’s ignorance Ø God hides from those who
are not looking for Him
Act 17,22-25
· (1i) Responsible to avoid offending God Ø
False burden of serving God in ignorance – This verse is in
conjunction with verse 29
Act 17,22-25
· (19l) Sin Ø
Worshiping idols will twist your mind -- These verses go with verse
29
· (162f) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø
Bondage Ø A slave to unbelief Ø
Bondage to believing a lie -- These verses go with verse 29
Act 17-22,23
· (53j) Paradox Ø
Opposites Ø Contradicting your own standards Ø
Believing in something you don’t understand
· (198d) Denying Christ Ø
Man exercises his will against God Ø Ordained
by man Ø Men place themselves in positions of
authority Ø Men who have no business in the
ministry
· (209b) Salvation Ø
The salvation of God Ø Personal relationship Ø
Counterfeit relationship through religion Ø
Knowing about God, but not knowing God
Act 17-22
· (3l) Responsibility to the Family Ø
God addresses both genders Ø Evil men
Act 17,23-29
· (212d) Sovereignty Ø
God is infinite Ø He is the creator Ø
Evolution (Defaming God) Ø The philosophy of
evolution
Act 17,24-31
· (154b) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø God bears witness
against the world Ø No excuse Ø
There is no excuse for rejecting the Father
Act 17,24-29
· (30b) Gift of God Ø
God is our source Ø His creative ability
supplies our needs
· (135j) Temple Ø
Your body is the temple of God Ø Sins of the
body Ø Abortion Ø
God loves the fetus Ø The human body is the
work of God
· (151i) Witness Ø
Validity of the Father Ø Witnesses of the
father Ø Creation is evidence of God Ø
No other source but God can explain the creation
· (212a) Sovereignty Ø
God is infinite Ø He is the creator Ø
The creation glorifies God Ø The creation
exemplifies God’s sovereignty
Act 17-24,25
· (140f) Temple Ø
Temple made without hands Ø Hiding place Ø
God builds your spirit with His own hands -- These verses go with verse
29
Act 17-26,27
· (37g) Judgment of God Ø
Redemption of man Ø His blood is the gift of
His grace
· (59h) Paradox Ø
Two implied meanings Ø Groping for our creator
/ Groping for our redeemer
· (130d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Unity Ø
Being in one accord Ø Having one origin
Act 17,27-31
· (169e) Works of the devil Ø
Manifestations of the devil Ø The world is
blind to God Ø Darkness has a blinding effect
Act 17-27,28
· (233f) Kingdom of God Ø
Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the kingdom Ø
Seek The Kingdom With Your Essence Ø Seek the
elusive kingdom of God
Act 17-27
· (89b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Wisdom
corresponds with logical reasoning -- This verse goes with verse
2
· (90c) Thy kingdom come Ø
Keeping the law Ø Law is our tutor Ø
It prepares your heart to receive Christ
Act 17-29
· (1i) Responsible to avoid offending God Ø
False burden of serving God in ignorance – This verse is in
conjunction with verses 22-25
· (19l) Sin Ø
Worshiping idols will twist your mind -- This verse goes with verses
22-25
· (140f) Temple Ø
Temple made without hands Ø Hiding place Ø
God builds your spirit with His own hands -- This verse goes with
verses 24&25
· (162f) Works of the devil Ø
Being a slave to the devil (Addictions) Ø
Bondage Ø A slave to unbelief Ø
Bondage to believing a lie -- This verse goes with verses 22-25
Act 17,30-32
· (38d) Judgment Ø
Jesus defeated death (Satan) Ø Resurrection
brings about judgment
Act 17-30,31
· (38f) Judgment Ø Jesus defeated
death Ø God judged the world, the flesh and
the devil
· (40d) Judgment Ø
Jesus judges the world through His own death
· (48b) God judges the world Ø
Eternal judgment
· (205g) Salvation Ø
Salvation is based on God’s promises Ø New
covenant Ø The new one is a better one
· (208c) Salvation Ø
The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø
The expectations of God Ø God expects us to
repent and be saved
· (247h) Priorities Ø
God’s priorities Ø God’s interests Ø
God is interested in the gospel
Act 17-30
· (120b) Thy kingdom come Ø
Manifestations of faith Ø Forgiveness Ø
God forgives us when we become accountable to Him Ø
When we repent
· (149b) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø Repentance
· (175l) Works of the devil Ø
The religion of witchcraft Ø Ignorance Ø
Lack of knowledge
· (193b) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø
Turn from sin to God Ø Repent Ø
Turn from your evil ways Ø Turn from sin
Act 17,31-34
· (149a) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the church
bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø The
resurrection -- These verses go with verses 1-4
Act 17-31
· (49h) Judgment Ø
God judges the world Ø The last days Ø
The day of judgment
· (149c) Witness Ø
Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Works of the
church bear witness to Jesus Ø Evangelism Ø
Three key messages in evangelism Ø
Righteousness, judgment and self-control
Act 17-32
· (200b) Denying Christ Ø
Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø
Rejecting Christ Ø Rejecting the will of God Ø
Rejecting the gospel
Act 17-34
· (86d) Thy kingdom come Ø
Belief demands a response -- This verse goes with verse
4
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