Epicureans prized tranquil living in a world without providence or resurrection. In Acts 17 Paul met them with creation-to-Christ reasoning and called all to repent because God raised Jesus and fixed a day of judgment.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Epicureans prized tranquil living in a world without providence or resurrection. In Acts 17 Paul met them with creation-to-Christ reasoning and called all to repent because God raised Jesus and fixed a day of judgment.
The Areopagus was both a hill and an influential council in Athens. In Acts 17 Paul used that forum to proclaim the Creator, call for repentance, and announce Jesus’ resurrection as God’s public proof.
Acts 19 unfolds the Lord’s work in Ephesus through clear teaching, authentic power, and costly repentance. The gospel confronts idols, reshapes culture, and advances under God’s providence.
Acts 14 shows the gospel at street level—healings, hostility, and hard-won stability as elders are appointed and believers are strengthened. The door of faith remains open while disciples learn to expect hardship and joy together.
Romans 1 opens with the gospel promised in Scripture and reveals why the world needs it now. God’s saving righteousness comes by faith as He rescues worshipers from the deadly exchange of His glory for lesser things.
Israel’s history warns the church to flee idolatry, share the Lord’s table with undivided loyalty, and use liberty for edification. Every meal and choice bends toward God’s glory and the salvation of many.
Paul weds knowledge to love so that liberty serves the good of the church and the honor of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 8, freedom is real, but love decides how it is used.
A young church welcomed the gospel with Spirit-given joy, turned from idols, and became a model as the Lord’s message rang out. Their faith worked, love labored, and hope endured while they waited for the Son from heaven.
Revelation 9 opens the Abyss and releases a cavalry from the Euphrates. Even then, Scripture says many “did not repent.” The warning is mercy; the shelter is the Lamb.
Revelation 2:17 promises “hidden manna” to the one who overcomes. From Exodus to Jesus, the symbol points to Christ’s present sustenance and future feast for His faithful.
John gathers God’s threefold testimony to His Son and shows that eternal life rests in Christ alone. From that assurance flow love, obedience, confident prayer, wise intercession, and freedom from idols.
Joshua’s farewell speech was a final call for Israel to remain faithful, warning of the consequences of disobedience. His words foreshadowed the cycles of apostasy in Judges, reminding believers today that God’s faithfulness remains even when His people fail.
In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, and among His rebukes is a stern warning about a woman referred to as “Jezebel.” The text states, “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet.
Fasting, a practice deeply rooted in many religious traditions, has long been recognized for its spiritual and physical benefits. In recent years, science has also highlighted the various health advantages of fasting, including improved metabolic health, better mental clarity, and enhanced detoxification processes. Just as abstaining from food can yield significant health benefits, voluntarily fasting from entertainment and technology can foster spiritual growth and deepen our relationship with God.