2. People gained confidence in human ability (self)

3. Self
We believed Self could solve problems through rational thought (Science)

4. Self
Science
Science was defined by what we saw and experienced in universal, eternal and absolute laws (Truth)

5. Self
Science
Truth
Truth will lead to progress (Optimism)

6. Self
Science
Truth
Optimism

7. Postmodernism is ________ about the future.
pessimistic

8. Postmodernism is ________ and without certainty.
relative

9. Postmodernism is ________.
subjective

10. Postmodernism is ________ focused.
experience

11. Postmodernism is ________.
personal

12. Postmodernism is ________ of other beliefs.
tolerant

13. pessimistic wonderful hope
Postmodernism is ________ about the future.
pessimistic
Christians have a ____________ of eternity.
wonderful hope

14. Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation. God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. Hebrews 6:9-11 (NIV)

15. relative certainty Postmodernism is ________ and without certainty.
Christians have ________ in our lives.
certainty

16. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ
Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22 (NIV)

17. subjective truth Postmodernism is ________.
Christians hold to the ________ that God reveals in his Word.
truth

18. Jesus says, “I tell you the truth…” 78 times in the NIV translation of the New Testament.

19. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NIV)

20. experience experience
Postmodernism is ________ focused.
experience
Christians are ________ focused.
experience

21. The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; Lamentations 3:35 (NIV)

22. personal community Postmodernism is ________.
Christians are called to live life in a ________.
community

23. For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. Romans 14:7 (NIV)

24. tolerant love people Postmodernism is ________ of other beliefs.
Christians need to be tolerant of ______ , without accepting other beliefs.
people

25. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:14 (NIV)

26. How to Share the Gospel in a Post-Modern World

27. Acts 17:22-28

28. know
1. Get to ______ them.

29. For as I walked around and looked carefully… Acts 17:23a (NIV)

30. 2. Tell them the ______, “Living a good life is not enough.”
truth

31. “Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.”
Francis of Assisi

32. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. Acts 17:23

33. something
3. Offer them _______ that can satisfy their desire – ______.
God

34. Acts 17:24-28

35. Are you willing REALLY get to know your friends and co-workers?
(not just the Christians)
Are you willing tell your friends the truth?
Are you willing to offer to show them the way to Jesus?