Acts 17:16-34 Philosophy 101 - Is Christianity outdated ?

May 22, 2011
Landon Palmer

What is the good life and where is it found? Some used to say 'In Christ.' But has Christianity outlived its usefulness? Is it nothing more than a narrow minded relic from a bygone era ? Today we see Paul on Mars Hill encountering the philosophers of his age. It turns out there is a lot that the Cynics, the Stoics, and the Epicureans can teach us about the good life. There is much to learn. But is philosophy enough ? Paul wants to introduce us not to another approach to the good life, but rather to the very Author of Life.

Episode Notes

What is the good life and where is it found?  Some used to say 'In Christ.'   But has Christianity outlived its usefulness?  Is it nothing more than a narrow minded relic from a bygone era ?  Today we see Paul on Mars Hill encountering the philosophers of his age.  It turns out there is a lot that the Cynics, the Stoics, and the Epicureans can teach us about the good life.   There is much to learn.  But is philosophy enough ?  Paul wants to introduce us  not to another approach to the good life, but rather to the very  Author of Life.

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