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Paul’s Address in the Areopagus
29Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.30Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The times of this ignorance God winked at - He who has an indisputable right to demand the worship of all his creatures has mercifully overlooked those acts of idolatry which have disgraced the world and debased man; but now, as he has condescended to give a revelation of himself, he commands, as the sovereign, all men every where, over every part of his dominions, to repent, μετανοειν, to change their views, designs, and practices; because he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness; and, as justice will then be done, no sinner, no persevering idolater, shall escape punishment. The word ὑπεριδειν, which we translate, to wink at, signifies simply to look over; and seems to be here used in the sense of passing by, not particularly noticing it. So God overlooked, or passed by, the times of heathenish ignorance: as he had not given them the talent of Divine revelation, so he did not require the improvement of that talent; but now, as he had given them that revelation, he would no longer overlook, or pass by, their ignorance or its fruits.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the times of this ignorance God winked at--literally (and far better), "overlooked," that is, bore with, without interposing to punish it, otherwise than suffering the debasing tendency of such worship to develop itself (compare Act 14:16, and see on Rom 1:24, &c.). but now--that a new light was risen upon the world. commandeth--"That duty--all along lying upon man estranged from his Creator, but hitherto only silently recommending itself and little felt--is now peremptory." all men every where to repent--(compare Col 1:6, Col 1:23; Tit 1:11) --a tacit allusion to the narrow precincts of favored Judaism, within which immediate and entire repentance was ever urged. The word "repentance" is here used (as in Luk 13:3, Luk 13:5; Luk 15:10) in its most comprehensive sense of "repentance unto life."
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the times of this ignorance God winked at,.... Not that he approved of, or encouraged such blindness and folly, as appeared among the Gentiles, when they worshipped idols of gold, silver, and stone, taking them for deities; but rather the sense is, he despised this, and them for it, and was displeased and angry with them; and as an evidence of such contempt and indignation, he overlooked them, and took no notice of them, and gave them no revelation to direct them, nor prophets to instruct them, and left them to their stupidity and ignorance: but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent; that is, he hath given orders, that the doctrine of repentance, as well as remission of sins, should be preached to all nations, to Gentiles as well as Jews; and that it becomes them to repent of their idolatries, and turn from their idols, and worship the one, only, living and true God: and though for many hundreds of years God had neglected them, and sent no messengers, nor messages to them, to acquaint them with his will, and to show them their follies and mistakes; yet now he had sent his apostles unto them, to lay before them their sins, and call them to repentance; and to stir them up to this, the apostle informs them of the future judgment in the following verse. Repentance being represented as a command, does not suppose it to be in the power of men, or contradict evangelical repentance, being the free grace gift of God, but only shows the need men stand in of it, and how necessary and requisite it is; and when it is said to be a command to all, this does not destroy its being a special blessing of the covenant of grace to some; but points out the sad condition that all men are in as sinners, and that without repentance they must perish: and indeed, all men are obliged to natural repentance for sin, though to all men the grace of evangelical repentance is not given: the Jews (a) call repentance , "the command of repentance", though they do not think it obligatory on men, as the other commands of the law. The law gives no encouragement to repentance, and shows no mercy on account of it; it is a branch of the Gospel ministry, and goes along with the doctrine of the remission of sins; and though in the Gospel, strictly taken, there is no command, yet being largely taken for the whole ministry of the word, it includes this, and everything else which Christ has commanded, and was taught by him and his apostles; Mat 28:20. (a) Tzeror Hammor, fol. 157. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
17:30 The idea of people’s ignorance is carefully discussed both in the Old Testament law (Lev 4:2, 22, 27; 5:15, 17; Num 15:25, 27) and in the New Testament (Eph 4:18; 1 Pet 1:14; 2:15; 2 Pet 3:5, 8). Paul was particularly fervent about combatting ignorance (see Rom 10:13-15; 11:25; 1 Cor 10:1; 12:1; 2 Cor 1:8; 1 Thes 4:13). The message of Good News overcomes ignorance and summons all who hear it to repent of their sins and turn to God (see Acts 2:38).
Acts 17:30
Paul’s Address in the Areopagus
29Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.30Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
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Revival on the Isle of Lewis
By Duncan Campbell23K1:01:00Revival HistoryMAT 3:11MAT 6:33MAT 7:7MAT 25:41ACT 2:1ACT 2:38ACT 17:30In this sermon transcript, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a revival that took place in a parish. The revival began when four young girls, aged 16, prayed for their headmaster and their prayers were answered. The speaker then describes a meeting where he preached and the power of God fell upon the people while they were singing a song. Many people cried out to God for mercy and experienced a transformation. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of honesty and shares a testimony of a man who knew God deeply. The sermon highlights the fruits of the revival and the impact it had on the community.
Repentance - Part 1
By Derek Prince16K28:23ISA 53:6MRK 1:14LUK 13:1LUK 24:46ACT 2:36ACT 17:30In this sermon, Derek Prince discusses the importance of repentance in the message of salvation. He highlights the role of John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepared the hearts of God's people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Repentance is emphasized as the first demand that Jesus made on his hearers, even before belief in the Gospel. The sermon also mentions the events of Pentecost and Peter's preaching, which brought conviction to the listeners and led them to acknowledge Jesus as Lord and Christ.
Great Commission
By John Stott11K38:02Great CommissionMAT 10:9LUK 24:44ACT 2:38ACT 3:19ACT 17:30In this sermon, the speaker discusses the Great Commission as recorded by Matthew, Luke, and John. The five aspects of the Great Commission, as summarized by Luke, are: proclamation of forgiveness of sins, based on Christ's saving name, conditioned on repentance, to all nations, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. The speaker acknowledges that the Church has at times failed in these aspects, distorting the message, forgetting Christ's name, muting the call to repentance, neglecting the unevangelized nations, and lacking spiritual equipment. However, the speaker emphasizes that there is still time for repentance and making amends, and with the increasing population and modern means of communication, the goal of world evangelization remains possible. The sermon concludes by highlighting the importance of the promise of the Holy Spirit's power and the command to wait for it before embarking on the Great Commission.
Shocking Youth Message Stuns Hearers
By Paul Washer5.4K1:03:561SA 6:19MAT 6:33MAT 7:13MAT 7:16ACT 17:302TI 3:161JN 2:15In this sermon, the preacher questions why so many people claim to have encountered Jesus Christ but are not permanently changed. He emphasizes the importance of genuine transformation and warns against repeatedly rededicating one's life without true fruit-bearing. The preacher highlights the need to bear good fruit and warns that those who do not bear fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. He concludes by urging the audience to build their lives on the rock of Jesus' teachings and not on the shifting sands of the world.
(Covenant Word Ministries) Servant of Sin
By Keith Daniel5.1K1:22:58BondageMAT 28:19MRK 16:15ACT 3:19ACT 17:302CO 3:2HEB 2:9In this sermon, the preacher recounts a rainy day when he was surprised to find a church full of people despite the bad weather. As he began to preach, a drunk man desperately tried to enter the church, injuring himself in the process. The preacher's companion warned him not to get out of the car, fearing for his safety. Later, the preacher arrived at another location where a young lady informed him that the person he was looking for had already left and caused damage before leaving. The sermon emphasizes the importance of reaching out to souls and the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Americas Only Hope
By Keith Daniel5.0K1:19:36Revival Praying2CH 7:14MAT 18:3JHN 3:3JHN 3:7ACT 3:19ACT 17:301PE 1:23In this sermon, the preacher expresses deep concern and sorrow for the state of the country and the erosion of freedom of speech. He recounts a powerful experience where he witnessed a building burning down after praying for it to happen. The preacher also shares his burden for the land and his own family, acknowledging the absence of a father figure in their lives. He describes a disturbing scene in a large church where evil music was playing and people were dancing, prompting him to pray for God to intervene. The sermon emphasizes the need for self-respect and the consequences of disregarding it.
Becoming a Solider God's Army Requires a Personal Calvary (High Quality)
By Keith Daniel3.7K44:21Dying To SelfPSA 16:11MAT 28:19MRK 16:15ACT 17:30ROM 1:161CO 9:161TI 6:12In this sermon, the preacher, Booth, is described as a fearless leader who marches his soldiers into dangerous and crime-infested areas. He dresses his soldiers in unique and cheap uniforms, but equips them with one powerful weapon - the gospel. Booth teaches and prays for these former drunks, transforming them into holy men of God. The sermon emphasizes the sacrifice and worthiness of spreading the message of Jesus, comparing it to the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. The preacher also mentions a powerful moment where even the prostitutes in the brothels were moved to repentance and brokenness before God's love.
Don't Expect a Perfect Repentance
By Paul Washer3.6K13:19RepentanceMAT 7:7MRK 9:24LUK 18:13ACT 17:30ROM 10:92CO 7:10HEB 12:2In this sermon, the preacher addresses the common struggle of individuals who feel unable to be saved, repent, or believe in God. He acknowledges the superficiality of some salvation offerings and the reaction against it. The preacher emphasizes the importance of looking unto Jesus and placing faith in Him, rather than focusing on the quality or greatness of one's own faith. He cautions against demanding too much of oneself or others in terms of repentance and faith, and highlights the ongoing growth and reality of these aspects in a believer's life.
Judgment to Come Pt 2
By Martyn-Lloyd Jones3.4K29:39JudgmentJHN 3:16ACT 16:31ACT 17:30ACT 24:24ROM 3:10ROM 3:231JN 5:19In this sermon, the preacher describes a scene of indulgence and pleasure, where people are eating, drinking, and dancing into the early hours of the morning. He emphasizes that every good thing must come to an end and questions whether people truly understand their need for God's forgiveness and salvation. The preacher warns against the modern philosophy of living only for the present and disregarding the concept of judgment to come. He urges listeners to repent, confess their sins to God, and believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior. The sermon concludes with a mention of a sequel to the story, which is not elaborated upon but is said to make the listener's position even more urgent.
Loved With Everlasting Love - Part 4
By Paris Reidhead3.2K47:33Everlasting LoveMAT 6:33ACT 17:30ROM 12:1EPH 1:15HEB 2:3In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of salvation and the role of each member of the Trinity in the process. The Father planned and purposed our salvation before the foundation of the world, while the Son provided and accomplished everything that the Father had planned. The Holy Spirit is responsible for perfecting and making real in us everything that the Father purposed and the Son provided. The ultimate goal of our salvation is to bring praise and glory to God. The speaker emphasizes the sovereignty of God and encourages the audience to trust in His plan and purpose for their lives.
Have You Turned From a Life of Sin?
By Keith Daniel3.2K49:01Living In SinNUM 32:23MAT 7:19MAT 7:21ACT 17:302CO 5:17PHP 2:151TI 4:16In this sermon, Keith Daniel shares a personal experience of encountering a tramp and sharing the word of God with him. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the scriptures with others, regardless of their circumstances. Keith also recounts a frightening incident where he and a companion were chased by a dog and sought refuge in a stranger's house. The sermon concludes with Keith reflecting on the need for young preachers to have both passion and wisdom in their ministry.
(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 3 - Sermon That Cost a Preacher His Head
By Rolfe Barnard3.1K24:29John The BaptistISA 32:17MAT 3:2MAT 14:11MRK 6:14JHN 3:3JHN 6:27ACT 17:30In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the ministry of John the Baptist and the sermon that ultimately cost him his head. The sermon was about holiness, righteousness, and God's holy law. John the Baptist fearlessly confronted King Herod and his ungodly wife about their unlawful relationship, which ultimately led to his execution. The preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance and surrendering to the claims of Christ in order to receive salvation and experience true peace and joy.
(Faith Community Chapel) 10/29
By Keith Daniel3.1K1:26:03SinJHN 8:34ACT 3:19ACT 17:30ROM 6:162CO 5:172TI 3:161PE 2:12In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of being enslaved to sin. He explains that it is not just about committing isolated sins, but rather living a life of sin. The preacher highlights the tragic reality of being a servant of sin and the consequences it brings. He emphasizes the importance of repentance and the need for true freedom that can only come from Jesus Christ. The sermon also touches on the sinful nature of children and the transformative power of Christ in their lives.
(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 4 Turn or Burn!
By Rolfe Barnard2.8K25:18John The BaptistGEN 6:9PSA 9:17MAT 4:17LUK 13:3JHN 3:36ACT 17:30ROM 6:23In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance as the only command that God has for sinners. He states that God does not have time to argue or negotiate with sinners, but instead demands that they turn away from their sinful ways. The preacher highlights the message of John the Baptist, who proclaimed the need for repentance and warned of the consequences of not turning to God. He also emphasizes that through the grace of God and belief in Jesus Christ, sinners can receive forgiveness and be set free from the punishment of hell.
Redeemed From the Law
By Harry Ironside2.6K05:31LawGEN 12:3JHN 3:16ACT 17:30ROM 3:24GAL 3:13EPH 1:31TI 2:4In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal testimony of coming to the Lord Jesus Christ as a sinner. He emphasizes the understanding of breaking God's law and being under condemnation. However, he found that Christ had given himself as a ransom for his soul, bringing joy and blessing to his heart. The speaker encourages the audience to trust in Christ and experience the deliverance from the curse of the law and the blessing of Abraham through faith. He also emphasizes the importance of repentance and acknowledging one's guilt before God.
Holines, Brokeness, Repentance, Grace
By James MacDonald2.6K1:02:53MAT 3:2MRK 6:12LUK 3:8ACT 3:19ACT 17:30REV 2:16REV 3:19In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of repentance and conversion in order to experience times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. He highlights the need for genuine sorrow and a change of mind and heart that leads to a change in behavior. The pastor shares a personal dream where he experienced deep joy and uses it as a motivation to preach about repentance. He also references the story of the prodigal son to illustrate the process of repentance and the transformation it brings.
Demon Faith
By Harold Vaughan2.6K39:06Demon FaithMAT 7:21ACT 17:30ROM 2:4JAS 2:14In this sermon, the preacher shares two stories to emphasize the importance of prioritizing our eternal relationship with God. The first story is about a man who desired to become a millionaire and followed the advice of Napoleon Hill's book. However, he realized that the least thing he wanted to do was to become a Christian, which ultimately led him to salvation. The preacher then emphasizes that no matter what worldly accomplishments we achieve, we will all eventually die and spend eternity somewhere. Therefore, he urges the audience to make their calling and election sure, seek the Lord while He may be found, and examine themselves to ensure they have genuine saving faith.
Free Will -- a Slave
By C.H. Spurgeon2.6K48:53MAT 11:28LUK 13:34JHN 5:40JHN 6:37ACT 17:30ROM 3:23ROM 10:13In this sermon by H. Spurgeon, titled "Free Will a Slave," the preacher focuses on the concept of free will and its relation to salvation. He begins by telling a parable about a man who sends servants to collect rent from his vineyard, but they are mistreated and killed. Finally, the man sends his son, hoping for reverence, but he is also rejected. Spurgeon argues that this parable supports the idea that man does not have free will to turn to God, but rather it is God who gives the will and power for salvation. He emphasizes that every man is spiritually dead and in need of Jesus Christ for life.
Don't Say No to God
By Keith Daniel2.5K54:35ObedienceISA 55:6JHN 8:36ACT 2:21ACT 17:30ROM 6:16HEB 2:91JN 2:2In this sermon, the preacher highlights the issue of addiction and the destructive thoughts that can arise from it. He shares a story of a man who became addicted to evil thoughts and was on the verge of committing a terrible act against his family. However, as he was about to carry out his plan, he came across an advertisement for a meeting and felt an inner voice urging him to go there. He decided to attend the meeting, where God's presence was felt and many people, including the preacher, were moved to tears. The preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to turn to God and seek salvation through Jesus Christ to prevent them from doing something terrible in the world.
Repentance (High Quality)
By David Smithers2.4K33:07RepentanceISA 6:5MAT 3:2LUK 13:3ACT 2:38ACT 17:302CO 7:10REV 2:5In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of responding to the glory and majesty of King Jesus. They discuss how worship is a response to God's greatness and encourage the congregation to grow in their worship. The speaker then shifts the focus to repentance, using the example of Isaiah 6 and how Isaiah responded to God's holiness. They highlight the significance of repentance in turning away from our old identity and allowing God to redefine our self-image. The sermon concludes with a passage from Mark 1, where Jesus preaches repentance and calls Simon and Andrew to follow him, leaving behind their identity as fishermen.
God Cannot Please Sinners
By Charles Finney2.4K27:18Audio BooksMAT 5:44LUK 13:3ACT 17:30ROM 2:4ROM 6:23ROM 8:72CO 6:14In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the long-suffering nature of God in sparing sinners despite their constant rebellion and fault-finding. The preacher emphasizes that nothing God does can please sinners because their hearts and consciences are opposed to Him. The sermon also highlights the torment that sinners will experience in hell, with their hearts unchanged and in enmity against God. The preacher calls for a change of heart, as it is evident that the consciences and hearts of sinners are in conflict with each other. The necessity of this change is universal, as every person has violated their conscience in following the inclinations of their hearts.
The Simple Gospel (Compilation)
By Compilations2.1K19:19CompilationMAT 1:21LUK 9:23ACT 17:30ROM 6:61CO 9:24EPH 4:22HEB 12:1In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the true message of the Gospel has been distorted. He argues that the belief that Jesus will save people in their sins is incorrect. Instead, the Gospel teaches that Jesus will save people from their sins. The preacher highlights the importance of repentance and letting go of sin in order to live a life aligned with God's will. He also criticizes the lack of action and hypocrisy among Christians, stating that their failure to live out their faith has led to a negative perception of Christianity in secular society.
God Bless the Small - Part 1
By Vance Havner2.0K23:50FaithPSA 119:126MAT 3:2MAT 4:17MRK 6:3ACT 2:38ACT 17:30REV 2:5The sermon transcript discusses the importance of having a sense of expectancy in the church. The preacher emphasizes the need to believe that God can and will work in people's lives. He also highlights the need for repentance and turning away from sin in order to experience true revival. The sermon challenges the status quo and calls for a deeper commitment to God and a cleansing of the church.
The First Cry From the Cross
By C.H. Spurgeon1.9K47:49PRO 9:10MAT 6:24MAT 6:33LUK 23:34ACT 17:302CO 5:152CO 5:17In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living for others and not just for oneself. He urges Christians to go beyond the pursuit of wealth, raising children, and personal needs, and instead focus on serving others and glorifying God. The preacher also addresses the unconverted, highlighting the need for forgiveness and salvation. He acknowledges that some may have been ignorant of the true nature of sin, but emphasizes that ignorance does not excuse them from the need for forgiveness. The overall message is to prioritize the salvation of souls and to be mindful of the eternal consequences of our actions.
Depravity of Man
By Conrad Mbewe1.9K07:38PSA 51:10EZK 36:26JHN 6:44ACT 17:30ROM 10:171CO 1:182CO 5:17EPH 2:82PE 3:9This sermon emphasizes the fallen nature of humanity and the need for repentance in the face of God's demands. It highlights the importance of preaching repentance to those in rebellion, acknowledging that only through the grace of God can hearts be changed and souls be saved. The message conveys hope in God's ability to transform lives through the gospel, bringing sinners to genuine repentance and worship of Him.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
The times of this ignorance God winked at - He who has an indisputable right to demand the worship of all his creatures has mercifully overlooked those acts of idolatry which have disgraced the world and debased man; but now, as he has condescended to give a revelation of himself, he commands, as the sovereign, all men every where, over every part of his dominions, to repent, μετανοειν, to change their views, designs, and practices; because he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness; and, as justice will then be done, no sinner, no persevering idolater, shall escape punishment. The word ὑπεριδειν, which we translate, to wink at, signifies simply to look over; and seems to be here used in the sense of passing by, not particularly noticing it. So God overlooked, or passed by, the times of heathenish ignorance: as he had not given them the talent of Divine revelation, so he did not require the improvement of that talent; but now, as he had given them that revelation, he would no longer overlook, or pass by, their ignorance or its fruits.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the times of this ignorance God winked at--literally (and far better), "overlooked," that is, bore with, without interposing to punish it, otherwise than suffering the debasing tendency of such worship to develop itself (compare Act 14:16, and see on Rom 1:24, &c.). but now--that a new light was risen upon the world. commandeth--"That duty--all along lying upon man estranged from his Creator, but hitherto only silently recommending itself and little felt--is now peremptory." all men every where to repent--(compare Col 1:6, Col 1:23; Tit 1:11) --a tacit allusion to the narrow precincts of favored Judaism, within which immediate and entire repentance was ever urged. The word "repentance" is here used (as in Luk 13:3, Luk 13:5; Luk 15:10) in its most comprehensive sense of "repentance unto life."
John Gill Bible Commentary
And the times of this ignorance God winked at,.... Not that he approved of, or encouraged such blindness and folly, as appeared among the Gentiles, when they worshipped idols of gold, silver, and stone, taking them for deities; but rather the sense is, he despised this, and them for it, and was displeased and angry with them; and as an evidence of such contempt and indignation, he overlooked them, and took no notice of them, and gave them no revelation to direct them, nor prophets to instruct them, and left them to their stupidity and ignorance: but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent; that is, he hath given orders, that the doctrine of repentance, as well as remission of sins, should be preached to all nations, to Gentiles as well as Jews; and that it becomes them to repent of their idolatries, and turn from their idols, and worship the one, only, living and true God: and though for many hundreds of years God had neglected them, and sent no messengers, nor messages to them, to acquaint them with his will, and to show them their follies and mistakes; yet now he had sent his apostles unto them, to lay before them their sins, and call them to repentance; and to stir them up to this, the apostle informs them of the future judgment in the following verse. Repentance being represented as a command, does not suppose it to be in the power of men, or contradict evangelical repentance, being the free grace gift of God, but only shows the need men stand in of it, and how necessary and requisite it is; and when it is said to be a command to all, this does not destroy its being a special blessing of the covenant of grace to some; but points out the sad condition that all men are in as sinners, and that without repentance they must perish: and indeed, all men are obliged to natural repentance for sin, though to all men the grace of evangelical repentance is not given: the Jews (a) call repentance , "the command of repentance", though they do not think it obligatory on men, as the other commands of the law. The law gives no encouragement to repentance, and shows no mercy on account of it; it is a branch of the Gospel ministry, and goes along with the doctrine of the remission of sins; and though in the Gospel, strictly taken, there is no command, yet being largely taken for the whole ministry of the word, it includes this, and everything else which Christ has commanded, and was taught by him and his apostles; Mat 28:20. (a) Tzeror Hammor, fol. 157. 4.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
17:30 The idea of people’s ignorance is carefully discussed both in the Old Testament law (Lev 4:2, 22, 27; 5:15, 17; Num 15:25, 27) and in the New Testament (Eph 4:18; 1 Pet 1:14; 2:15; 2 Pet 3:5, 8). Paul was particularly fervent about combatting ignorance (see Rom 10:13-15; 11:25; 1 Cor 10:1; 12:1; 2 Cor 1:8; 1 Thes 4:13). The message of Good News overcomes ignorance and summons all who hear it to repent of their sins and turn to God (see Acts 2:38).