Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens

Written By Beyond the Otherside

Text: Acts 17:1-4,10-12,22-25, 28

God wants us to know HIM. And this is life eternal, that they should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ. (John 17:3).

At Mars Hill, philosophers debated beliefs, but they were never willing to commit to them. As believers, we are committed, and we must know Him to defend our beliefs.

Paul quotes Greek philosophers to connect with his audience, showing that even their own thinkers acknowledged humans’ dependence on a higher power. “Your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.”

How powerful is a message when you can use someone else's literature to direct them to the Gospel?  Here, Paul states that in HIM we live and move and have our being; therefore, God exists outside of time and space yet is closer to you than your breath. When we convey that God is the totality of all life and that we are HIS offspring, we become truly knowledgeable.

Then the Challenge is how knowledgeable you are of God?

Beyond the Otherside

I present the same Biblical truth on this website from a different perspective. Although God’s word remains unchanged, our experiences can provide new viewpoints. Therefore, I intend to develop a series of eBooks to share my reflections with you. I have held two careers: 33 years in the Army Reserves, reaching the rank of Colonel, and 43 years in higher education as an administrator. Due to my various leadership roles, I possess a broad range of experience working with Soldiers and students of all ages. I have observed numerous incidents that I have valued over the years. Now, I am applying those experiences to Kingdom work at the OLM School of Ministry as an instructor and administrator.

https://www.beyondtheotherside.me/
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