The Acts Turbulence Turning the World Upside Down

The Pattern Continues

• The Preaching
• The Persuasion of Some
• The Persecution
• The Pronouncement

“…These men have turned the world upside down, and now they are here disturbing our city.”  Act 17:6b 

The People & Their Philosophy                   Vs 16-21

The Platform                  Vs 18-22

Paul’s Passionate Proclamation        Vs 23-31

The Message

• The Unknown God Vs 23-23
• The Greatness of God – He is Creator Vs 24
• The Goodness of God – His is Provider Vs 25
• The Government of God – He is Ruler Vs 26-29
• The Glorification of God – He is to be Worshiped Vs 27-28
• The Grace of God – He is Savior           Vs 30-31

The Method

• He Started Where They Were Vs 22-23
• He Used the Familiar to Introduce the Unfamiliar Vs 23-24
• He Developed It Forcefully & Carefully Vs 24-28
• He Used Relevant Illustrations Vs 28
• He Applied It to Them Personally Vs 29-31

The People’s Plight & Position           Vs 30-31

• The Priority – There is a Day of Judgment Coming
• The Proof – Jesus Died and Has Been Resurrected
• The Preparation – You Must Repent

The People & Their Progress            Vs 32-34

• Rejected the Truth
• Returned to Hear More
• Responded to the Truth