The Cincinnati Church

Paul on Mars’ Hill (Acts 17:16-34)

I. This study should accomplish 4 primary things:
1. Show that many times God’s people are no different from the heathen.
2. Observe and relate to the nature and thinking of unconverted men.
3. Demonstrate how to successfully preach the gospel to heathen, unchurched men.
4. Demonstrate how preaching the gospel will sort out men and reveal what manner of spirit they are.

II. God’s people are often times no different than the heathen (v. 16-17).

SERVING GOD FROM THE HEART

I.
Jesus Christ knows men's hearts. JOH 2:25 c/w MAT 9:4; HEB 4:12.
A.
He routinely searches and proves His people's hearts. REV 2:23; DEU 8:2.
B.
Outward appearances do not carry much weight with God. 1SAM 16:7; JOH 7:24.
C.
He is at least as interested in inward devotion and motivation as He is in outward
obedience. MAR 12:32-34.
D.
Obedience should come from the heart. EPH 6:5-6; ROM 6:17.
1.
From one's heart: “Out of the depths of one's soul, with the sincerest or deepest
feeling.”
2.

Psalm 42
I.
This Psalm contains the expressions of a soul that loves God, which is the heart of true religion.
MAT 22:37-40; 1CO 13:1-3; 1JO 4:8, 16.
A.
It is commonly supposed that David penned it when he was driven by Absalom's rebellion
from Jerusalem and beyond Jordan. 2SAM 17:22.
B.
Whether David penned this Psalm or not, it is certainly applicable to his experience.
C.
Matthew Henry said that this Psalm expressed “...a conflict between sense and faith, sense
objecting and faith answering.”
II.
The Psalmist yearns for the presence of God.
A.

The Reign of Antichrist
I.
We do not need to know the times and the seasons. 1TH 5:1.
II.
The time of the day of the Lord is unknown. 1TH 5:2; MAT 24:42-44; MAR 13:32.
III.
The day of the Lord brings destruction upon the antichrist system. 1TH 5:3.
IV.
1JO 2:18 prophesies of the coming of antichrist. Anti is a prefix meaning “opposite,
against, in exchange, instead, representing, rivalling or simulating.” There is coming a
Christ who will simulate and rival the true Christ.
V.
2TH 2:1-12 sets forth the coming of antichrist who poses as God.
A.

The Healing of the Palsied Man

(Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
I.
Mark 2:1-12 will be the basis of this study.
II.
Palsy: “A disease of the nervous system, characterized by impairment or suspension of muscular
action or sensation, esp. of voluntary motion, and, in some forms, by involuntary tremors of the
limbs; paralysis.”
III.
This event took place at Capernaum which was then Jesus' home town.
MAR 2:1 c/w MAT 9:1; 4:13.
A.
Jesus had just left the land of the Gadarenes where He was not welcome. MAT 8:34.
B.

Offending the Little Ones (Mat 18:1-14)

I. This study should be both convicting and edifying. The following should be accomplished:
1. Understand what is meant by “offending” and “despising” little children.
2. Learn how to not offend and despise little children.
3. Learn how Mat 18:8-9 fits with the rest of Mat 18:1-14.

II. The reason for Jesus’ discourse.

1. The disciples asked who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Mat 18:1).
A. They had been reasoning among themselves about who should be the greatest (Luk 9:46).

Social Relationships
I.
Discretion is a necessary aspect of our faith. PSA 112:5; PRO 1:1-4; 2:10-20; 3:21-22.
A.
Discretion: The action of separating or distinguishing, or condition of being distinguished
or disjunct; separation, disjunction, distinction.
B.
We are to distinguish between good and evil by proving all things. 1TH 5:21.
1.
Prove: To make trial of, try, test.
2.
This proving process is to determine what is good and therefore acceptable to God.
EPH 5:8-10.
3.
In holding fast that which is good, we must contrarily reject and despise that which
is evil. ROM 12:9.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Bible Concerning Salvation (Part 2)

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

Concerning Prayer

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Brother Dave Ashworth fills the pulpit and preaches on Thankfulness.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

I. Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C. Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.