

A seaport, it was also very close to a rich, well-watered, coastal plain. Thessalonica was a coastal town on Via Ignatia (the way of the nations) the major Roman road, running eastward from Rome. It is similar to Acts 14:15-18.Ī. There is one God, creator of heaven (spirit) and earth (matter)Ģ. who does not dwell in human temples or idolsģ. who is not in need of anything from mankindĬ. He has placed in humans a desire to know Himself, and He is not hard to findġ. he overlooked sins in times of ignoranceĢ. judgement will occur through the Messiahģ. this Messiah has been raised from the dead to prove His person and workġ. Thessalonica was located at the head of the Thermaic Gulf. Every paragraph has one and only one main subject.īrief Outline of Paul's Message To Intellectual Greeks in Athens (17:15-34). Paragraphing is not inspired, but it is the key to following the original author's intent, which is the heart of interpretation. Compare your subject divisions with the five modern translations. You must not relinquish this to a commentator. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. Each of us must walk in the light we have. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. READING CYCLE THREE (from " A Guide to Good Bible Reading")įOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL Paul's Speech Before the Council of the Areopagans PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS UBS 4
