The Relevance of Jesus and His Resurrection

Sermon Outline

A. Paul’s Provocation (16-18)
   1. His reason for provocation
   2. His response to provocation
      a. His actions
      b. His message
         i. Jesus
         ii. The resurrection
B. Paul’s Proclamation (19-31)
   1. His inspection at the Areopagus (19-21)
   2. His connection with their religion (22-23)
   3. His correction of their theology (24-29)
      a) God is the Transcendent Creator (24-25)
      b) God is the Sovereign Lord (25-27)
      c) God is the Immanent Father (27-29)
   4. His direction to the gospel (30-31)
      a) Repentance is commanded
      b) Judgment is coming
C. Paul’s Reception (32-34)
   1. Some rejected him
   2. Some postponed him
   3. Some believed him