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La Habra Church of Christ


Aug 23, 2026

Join Minister Mike Murphy as he delivers The Book of Acts throughout 2026, detailing the founding and growth of the early church after Christ’s ascension. Acts documents the spread of the Gospel, the inclusion of Gentiles, and the establishment of Christian communities.

Acts 17:16–34
"Paul in Athens/The Unknown God Revealed"

Paul’s Distress Over the Idolatry of Athens (vv. 16–17) 

Paul Is Brought to the Areopagus (vv. 18–21) 

Paul Begins With the Athenians’ Religious Awareness (vv. 22–23) 

Paul Proclaims the True and Living God (vv. 24–29) 

Paul Calls the World to Repentance (vv. 30–31) 

The Different Responses to the Gospel (vv. 32–34)

Conclusion

  • A person can be very religious and still not know God
  • The gospel speaks to every culture
  • God is the Creator and Sustainer of all life
  • Idolatry is more than bowing before a statue
  • God calls everyone to repent
  • Judgement is certain
  • The resurrection of Jesus demands a response