使徒行传17：福音的扩展与回应
 
GK611晨祷生命读经 
03.06.2026
主讲：林国晶传道

 引言：
福音不会停留在原地。使徒行传第17章记录保罗来到帖撒罗尼迦、庇哩亚和雅典三个不同的城市。虽面对不同背景、不同文化和不同思想的人群，但保罗所传讲的福音却始终没有改变。然而，同样的福音却带来不同的回应。

一、福音进入不同群体（徒17:1–15）

1. 传讲基督真理（v1–3）
保罗进入帖撒罗尼迦会堂，按照圣经向人讲解耶稣就是那位应许中的基督，并且说明祂必须受害、复活。今天教会的使命也是如此，不是高举人，而是高举基督，因为真正能改变生命的不是人的智慧，而是福音的大能。

2. 引发不同回应（v4–9）
同样的信息，却产生不同结果。有些人相信并跟随主，有些人却因为嫉妒而起来反对，甚至煽动群众制造骚乱。福音不但带来拯救，也会显明人的内心。神的话来到时，人必须作出选择：是愿意顺服真理，还是坚持自己的道路。

3. 查验领受真道（v10–15）
庇哩亚人被圣经称赞，因为他们甘心领受真道，并天天查考圣经，要知道所听的是与不是。他们既不盲目
接受，也不轻易拒绝，而是认真寻求真理。今天我们也需要培养查考神话语的习惯，让信仰建立在圣经根基上，而不是建立在人或感觉上。

二、福音挑战错误信仰（徒17:16–29）

1. 看见属灵需要（v16–17）
保罗来到雅典，看见满城都是偶像，心里非常着急。别人看见的是文化与繁荣，保罗看见的却是人灵魂的空虚。今天世界虽然进步发达，但人心仍然需要神。属神的人不只是看环境，更要看见人真正的属灵需要。

2. 寻找沟通桥梁（v18–23）
保罗没有一开始就责备雅典人，而是从他们所敬拜的‘未识之神’开始讲起。他没有改变福音内容，却用他们能够理解的方式来表达福音。今天我们传福音也需要智慧，学习从对方能够明白的角度切入，把人带向基督。

3. 宣告独一真神（v24–29）
保罗向他们宣告创造天地的真神，指出神不是人手所造的偶像，也不是人能够掌控的对象。福音不仅带来安慰，也挑战人放下错误的信仰和人生依靠。今天虽然未必有人拜偶像，但金钱、成功、权力或自我，都可能成为现代人的偶像。神呼召人回转归向祂。

三、福音带来生命抉择（徒17:30–34）

1. 呼召世人悔改（v30）
保罗指出，神如今吩咐各处的人都要悔改。福音不只是增加知识，而是邀请人改变生命方向，从以自己为中心转向以神为中心。

2. 宣告基督掌权（v31）
神已经设立耶稣基督为审判世界的主，并借着祂从死里复活证明祂的权柄。耶稣不仅是救主，也是将来审判全地的主，因此每个人都需要认真面对祂。

3. 作出不同回应（v32–34）
当雅典人听见复活的信息时，有人讥笑，有人选择以后再听，也有人愿意相信。同样的福音，带来不同的回应。今天神的话也临到我们，我们不能永远停留在观望当中，而是需要作出回应。

总结：福音不断扩展，人必须作出回应

《使徒行传》第17章让我们看见，福音不断向外扩展，进入不同城市、不同文化和不同群体。然而，无论福音传到哪里，人都必须面对回应的问题。愿世人像庇哩亚人一样查考真理，像哥尼流一样渴慕神的话，更像那些愿意相信的人一样，谦卑回应神的话，让福音真实改变人的生命。




  

Acts Chapter 17:  The Spread of the Gospel and the Responses It Receives 
 GK611 Morning Devotion 
03.06.2026
Speaker: Ps Stella Ling

 Introduction: 
I The gospel never remains in one place. Acts 17 records Paul's ministry in three different cities: Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. Though he encountered people from different backgrounds, cultures, and ways of thinking, the gospel he preached remained unchanged. Yet the same gospel produced different responses.

 I. The Gospel Reaches Different Groups (Acts 17:1–15) 

1.Proclaiming the Truth of Christ (v1–3)
Paul entered the synagogue in Thessalonica and reasoned with the people from the Scriptures, explaining that Jesus is the promised Messiah and demonstrating that He had to suffer and rise from the dead. The mission of the church today is the same—not to exalt people, but to exalt Christ. What truly transforms lives is not human wisdom but the power of the gospel.

2.Producing Different Responses (v4–9)
The same message produced different results. Some believed and followed the Lord, while others, driven by jealousy, opposed the message and even stirred up a riot among the crowd. The gospel not only brings salvation but also reveals what is in people's hearts. When the Word of God is shared, every person must make a choice: to submit to the truth or to persist in their own way.

3.Examining and Receiving the Word (v10–15)
The Bereans were commended in the scripture because they received the message eagerly and examined the scriptures daily to verify whether what they heard was true. They neither accepted blindly nor rejected hastily; instead, they diligently sought the truth. Today, we also need to cultivate the habit of studying God's Word so that our faith is built upon the foundation of the scriptures rather than people or feelings.

 II. The Gospel Challenges False Beliefs (Acts 17:16–29) 

1.Seeing Spiritual Need (v16–17)
When Paul arrived in Athens, he saw that the city was full of idols, and he was deeply distressed. While others saw its culture and prosperity, but Paul saw the emptiness of the people's souls. Although the world today is advanced and prosperous, the human heart still needs God. God's people must look beyond outward circumstances and recognize humanity's true spiritual need.

2. Finding a Bridge for Communication (v18–23)
Paul did not begin by condemning the Athenians. Instead, he started with their altar dedicated to the "unknown god." He did not alter the content of the gospel, but he communicated it in a way they could understand. Likewise, when we share the gospel today, we need wisdom to begin from a perspective others can grasp and then lead them to Christ.

3. Proclaiming the One True God (v24–29)
Paul declared to them the Creator God who made heaven and earth. He pointed out that God is not an idol made by human hands, nor is He an object that people can control. The gospel not only brings comfort; it also challenges people to abandon false beliefs and misplaced sources of security. Today not many people worship physical idols, however money, success, power or self can easily become the modern idols. God calls people to turn back to Him.

 III. The Gospel Calls for a Life-Changing Decision (Acts 17:30–34) 

1.Calling All People to Repent (v30)
Paul declared that God now commands all people everywhere to repent. The gospel is not merely about gaining knowledge; it is an invitation to change the direction of one's life—from being self-centered to being God-centered.

2.Proclaiming Christ's Lordship (v31)
God has appointed Jesus Christ as the Judge of the world and has proven His authority by raising Him from the dead. Jesus is not only the Savior but also the Lord who will one day judge the whole earth. Therefore, every person must seriously consider their response to Him.

3.Making Different Responses (v32–34)
When the Athenians heard about the resurrection, some mocked, some said they would listen again later, and others believed. The same gospel produced different responses. God's Word still comes to us today, and we cannot remain forever undecided. Each of us must respond.

 Conclusion: The Gospel Continues to Spread, and People Must Respond

Acts 17 shows us that the gospel continually advances into different cities, cultures, and groups of people. Yet wherever the gospel goes, the people must decide how they will 

respond. May we be like the Bereans, diligently searching for the truth; like Cornelius, eagerly desiring to hear God's Word; and like those who believed, humbly responding to God's message. May the gospel truly transform our lives.