The Gospel Comes to Athens (Acts 17:16-34)

About this episode

This episode discusses Paul's experience in Athens as described in Acts 17:16-34, focusing on his provocation by the city's idolatry and his reasoning in the synagogue and marketplace.

Acts 17:16-34 16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. […] The post The Gospel Comes to Athens (Acts 17:16-34) first appeared on Hope of Christ Church .

People in this episode

Host: Hope of Christ Church

Topics covered

• Gospel
• Athens
• Paul
• idolatry
• reasoning
• synagogue
• marketplace

Keywords

• Gospel
• Paul
• Athens
• idols
• Acts
• synagogue
• marketplace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts 17:16-34

Places: Athens

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