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24God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
25Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
26And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
27That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
28For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
29Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
30And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
31Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
32And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
33So Paul departed from among them.
34Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
Also Psalm 72:8 · Genesis 1:1 · Colossians 1:17 · Deuteronomy 4:35 · Isaiah 45:6 · Joel 2:27 · John 3:16 · John 18:36-38
This message begins by highlighting a societal trend: the fading knowledge of the true God. Many people either openly reject God or create their own version of ‘a god’ that aligns with their personal desires, often to justify their actions. A recent poll indicated that 50% of people believe they will go to heaven because God will simply overlook their sins. However, the sermon emphasizes that while God is loving, He is also holy and just, and sin has real consequences, ultimately leading to separation from Him.
The sermon draws heavily from Acts chapter 17, detailing Paul’s missionary journeys through Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. In Athens, Paul observed a city full of idols, including one dedicated ‘to the unknown god,’ which provided an opening for him to preach about the true God. This God is infinite, independent, and the sole Creator and Sustainer of all nations and individuals. His plan includes all nationalities, tracing their common origin to Adam, and His provision is for all to seek and find Him, as He is not far from anyone. The purpose of God is for humanity to live and have their being in Him, acknowledging Him as a personal and patient God who desires that none should perish.
The message concludes by examining the varied responses to the truth of God’s message: some mock, some defer to ‘hear again,’ and some believe and embrace the truth. The messenger’s reaction, exemplified by Paul, is to persist in preaching the gospel despite scorn and opposition. The sermon urges listeners not to be discouraged by a culture that opposes truth and mocks God’s word, but to remain ready with the Bible’s answer for when people inevitably seek truth amidst life’s struggles. The enduring relevance of the Bible as the living Word of God is stressed, and an invitation is extended to come to Jesus, who is not far from anyone.
A Bible preaching Baptist church in the Waterloo Region. Preaching the cross of Christ for over 40 years.
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