Reaching a Postmodern Culture

Posted on 16 Oct 2017, Pastor: Rev. Derek Geldart

How do we fulfill the command to “go and make disciples” of all nations when most believe that truth is infinitely complex, relational and contextually dependent on socially constructed experiences? Living near so many divergent belief systems has led many to conclude that absolute truth no longer exists, just multiple paths to the “god” of one’s choice. While evangelising to this postmodern culture might seem like a unique challenge it is not, for Athens in Paul’s time had just as many gods and belief systems as we do today. Even though they believed in many gods the people of Athens chose to erect an altar to the “unknown god” so that they would not offend whom they did not know. Does that not sound like our culture that believes in many gods but not in the possibility of knowing which one is truly real? In today’s sermon we are going to examine the manner in which Paul implores the Athenians to seek the Creator, sustainer and ordainer of all life in hope that we might learn how to evangelize this postmodern culture!