Comments on: An Ancient Appeal to an Unknown God http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/ Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate. -- Hubert H. Humphrey Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:03:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: markcarlton http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3797 markcarlton Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:44:48 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3797 I could not agree with you more. Putting the scripture in its historical context and trying to understand it as it would have been understood by its original readers and actors is essential to correct Biblical interpretation and it does indeed make our preaching and teaching come to life. I could not agree with you more. Putting the scripture in its historical context and trying to understand it as it would have been understood by its original readers and actors is essential to correct Biblical interpretation and it does indeed make our preaching and teaching come to life.

]]> By: jaustinwatts http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3796 jaustinwatts Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:30:05 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3796 Eternity in Their Hearts is a fantastic book, and sadly not one that I often hear discussed. That story about the Athenian affair got me interested many years ago in becoming a better student of the ancient world, so that I could better understand God's Word. Sometimes, I feel that Christian teachers do no spend enough time studying extra-biblical sources. Even though a thorough understanding of ancient history, languages, customs, etc. is not "necessary" to effectively living the Christian life, I feel it is the duty of the preacher to study these things out, so as to help the Scriptures to come alive when presented from behind our pulpits and lecterns. Eternity in Their Hearts is a fantastic book, and sadly not one that I often hear discussed. That story about the Athenian affair got me interested many years ago in becoming a better student of the ancient world, so that I could better understand God’s Word. Sometimes, I feel that Christian teachers do no spend enough time studying extra-biblical sources. Even though a thorough understanding of ancient history, languages, customs, etc. is not “necessary” to effectively living the Christian life, I feel it is the duty of the preacher to study these things out, so as to help the Scriptures to come alive when presented from behind our pulpits and lecterns.

]]> By: billstoke http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3291 billstoke Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:06:51 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3291 I am currently reading Eternity in their Hearts, Fascinating is the only word that comes to mind! I am currently reading Eternity in their Hearts, Fascinating is the only word that comes to mind!

]]> By: markcarlton http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3167 markcarlton Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:33:39 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3167 Hi Kat-Renee, I'm glad you found my blog too. I hope your drama goes well. If you like Eternity in Their Hearts you might check out a couple of Richardson's other books: Peace Child and Lord's of the Earth. Hi Kat-Renee, I’m glad you found my blog too. I hope your drama goes well. If you like Eternity in Their Hearts you might check out a couple of Richardson’s other books: Peace Child and Lord’s of the Earth.

]]> By: Kat-Renee Kittel http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3165 Kat-Renee Kittel Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:38:35 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3165 P. S. Eternity In Their Hearts is one the best foundational books I have ever read. Haven't read it in years and don't have a copy right now... Glad I stumbled across your blog. Am going to check Amazon right now for a used copy. Katie P. S. Eternity In Their Hearts is one the best foundational books I have ever read. Haven’t read it in years and don’t have a copy right now… Glad I stumbled across your blog. Am going to check Amazon right now for a used copy.

Katie

]]> By: Kat-Renee Kittel http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3164 Kat-Renee Kittel Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:34:53 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-3164 Was looking for info to help me with a short drama presentation about the Unknown God. Thanks for Great Read! Katie Kat Was looking for info to help me with a short drama presentation about the Unknown God.

Thanks for Great Read!

Katie Kat

]]> By: markcarlton http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2995 markcarlton Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:20:16 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2995 Hi Joel. The first I read about this incident was in Don Richardson's book, Eternity in Their Hearts. He starts his book with this account. Hi Joel. The first I read about this incident was in Don Richardson’s book, Eternity in Their Hearts. He starts his book with this account.

]]> By: Joel Smith http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2992 Joel Smith Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:33:34 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2992 Mark: Where did you get the reference materials that give the extrabiblical background for Acts 17? From Richardson's book, Peace Child? Another source. I read a great articel on this years ago but cannot locate the source, can you be of help? Joel Mark:

Where did you get the reference materials that give the extrabiblical background for Acts 17? From Richardson’s book, Peace Child? Another source. I read a great articel on this years ago but cannot locate the source, can you be of help?

Joel

]]> By: David http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2960 David Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:51:04 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2960 Very good background! Its amazing how the Bible can make so much sense when properly understood. There is so much we don't understand. But we can assume that there are unknowns which we can hunt down, just like they assumed there was an unknown God whom they could call out to. All who don't know Him but desire to can also call out to Him. Very good background! Its amazing how the Bible can make so much sense when properly understood. There is so much we don’t understand. But we can assume that there are unknowns which we can hunt down, just like they assumed there was an unknown God whom they could call out to. All who don’t know Him but desire to can also call out to Him.

]]> By: Context « Thoughts… and more thoughts….. http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2527 Context « Thoughts… and more thoughts….. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:28:06 +0000 http://anhonestdebate.com/2007/09/04/an-ancient-appeal-to-an-unknown-god/#comment-2527 [...] plague and Epimendes suggestion to create altars to the unknown god to avert judgement then read it here. Even better, pick up a copy of Don Richardson’s Peace Child or Eternity in the Hearts for a [...] [...] plague and Epimendes suggestion to create altars to the unknown god to avert judgement then read it here. Even better, pick up a copy of Don Richardson’s Peace Child or Eternity in the Hearts for a [...]

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