Acts 17:16-34

I. What is the gospel?

A. The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Acts 2:29-33)
B. To those “given over to idols,” the gospel is “new doctrine” of “strange things” (Acts 17:16-21)
C. To the mind clouded by false denominational doctrines, the simplicity of Christ’s gospel is still new and strange – vastly different than what they have been taught (Galatians 1:6-9)

II. Find common ground

A. Paul noted the desire to worship (Acts 17:22-28)
B. From there, Paul exalted God’s sovereignty (Acts 17:29-31)

III. Focus on the successes

A. Some will reject, mock, or delay (Acts 17:32-33; Matthew 10:14; Acts 13:49-51)
B. Rejoice with the open, honest hearts that believe (Acts 17:34; 2:41-42)