Apostle Paul’s Theology Lesson

Acts 17:22-31

God is Real Acts 17:23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. God can be known

1 John 5:20 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

God is the Creator Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; God who created the world out of nothing is able to do anything consistent with His Nature

Luke 1:37 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. *

God is Lord Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; God is Lord over every situation

Psalm 115:3 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. *

God is Boundless Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; God cannot be contained by any building, nation, country, church organisation, religion, culture, etc

1 Kings 8:27 27 But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?*

God is Independent Acts 17:25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; God does not need anything from us or the rest of creation to exist.

Psalm 90:2 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

God is Life Acts 17:25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; God is the Source of all Life

John 1:1 & 4 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:1 & 4 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. *

God is the Source Acts 17:25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; God has all our needs stored up in glory

1 Chronicles 29:14 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee. *

Philippians 4:19 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. *

God of every nation Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; God sees each nation equally. He is able to hear every prayer within every nation simultaneously.

Acts 10:34 & 35 (NLT) 34 Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God doesn’t show partiality.

Acts 10:34 & 35 (NLT) 35 In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. * New Living Translation

God is Sovereign Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; God is always in control of the course of every nation

Daniel 2:20-22 (NLT) 20 saying, “Praise the name of God forever and ever, for he alone has all wisdom and power.

Daniel 2:20-22 (NLT) 21 He determines the course of world events; he removes kings and sets others on the throne. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars.

Daniel 2:20-22 (NLT) 22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he himself is surrounded by light.* New Living Translation

Daniel 2:20-22 (NLT) 22 He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he himself is surrounded by light.* New Living Translation

Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

God is All-Knowing Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; God knows all things in one single act

Job 37:16 16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge? *

Psalm 139:1 & 2 (NCV) 1 Lord, you have examined me and know all about me.

Psalm 139:1 & 2 (NCV) 2 You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts before I think them. New Century Version

Matthew 6:8 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.*

God is Infinitely Intelligent Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; God’s Intelligence infinitely supersedes the combined intelligence of every person of all time

Psalm 147:5 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. *

Ephesians 3:20 & Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope.

Ephesians 3:20 & May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen.* New Living Translation

Proverbs 3:5 & 6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5 & 6 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3:5 (Darby) 5 Confide in Jehovah with all thy heart, and lean not unto thine own intelligence; Darby, A new translation from the original languages

God is Infinitely Intelligent Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; God’s Intelligence also infinitely supersedes the combined intelligence of every demon

God is Approachable Acts 17:27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: God is approachable through Jesus Christ

John 1:18 18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

Hebrews 4:16 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. *

God is Omni-Present Acts 17:27 That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: God is able to hear any prayer anywhere at the same time

Psalm 139: Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?

Psalm 139: If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

Psalm 139: If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;

Psalm 139: Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. *

God is the Sustainer Acts 17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. God continually upholds the whole universe

Hebrews 1:3 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;*

God is a Free Spirit Acts 17:29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. God is not made of any created material but is a Free Spirit

John 4:24 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. *

Godhead Acts 17:29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. The Godhead is eternal, consisting of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit

Romans 1:20 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead;

1 John 5:7 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. *

God Forgives sin Acts 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: God requires every person to repent. He is merciful

Romans 3:23 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

1 John 1:9 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. *

God is Righteous Acts 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. God always acts in accordance with what is right and His Being is His Standard

Isaiah 45:19 19 I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.*

Deuteronomy 32:4 4 He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

God is All-Powerful Acts 17:31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. God who raised Jesus from the dead is able to change any “dead situation”

Luke 1:37 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. *

Philippians 4:6 (NLT) 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. * New Living Translation

Some of God’s Characters & Abilities (Acts 17:22-31) Real The Creator The Lord Boundless Independent Life The Source

Some of God’s Characters & Abilities (Acts 17:22-31) God of every nation Sovereign All-Knowing Infinitely Intelligent Approachable All-Present

Some of God’s Characters & Abilities (Acts 17:22-31) The Sustainer A Free Spirit The Godhead Forgives sin Righteous All-Powerful