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Acts

  1. Lesson One
    Overview of Acts (Acts 1–2, 7, 22–28)
    22 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    A Gospel for Jews and then Gentiles
    23 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    The Gospel and Restoration
    25 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    The Apostolic Church
    36 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Author and Audience
    25 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
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Acts The Gospel and Restoration Behind | Workbook: Paul’s Use of Secular Writers, Part 1
Lesson 3, Activity 15

Behind | Workbook: Paul’s Use of Secular Writers, Part 1

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

It may not surprise you that Paul quotes Isaiah and other biblical authors. But did you know he also quotes Greek authors? 

When Paul sees that the Athenians worship many gods—and even have a statue to an unknown god—his heart is moved to bring them an invitation to worship the one true God.

See the table below, identifying each place Paul quotes influential Greek authors. 

  1. What might be his rationale for doing so? (Browse and read the verses in the YouVersion window where he quotes these authors as needed.)
  • Epimenides (Acts 17:28)
  • Aratus (Acts 17:28)
  • Menander (1 Corinthians 15:33)
  • Epimenides (Titus 1:12)
  1. What’s your reaction to learning that Paul quoted famous Greek authors (who are not people of Jewish or Christian faith)?