Preaching the First Principles in a Post-Christian World

This series argues that modern Western culture increasingly resembles the world Paul preached to: spiritually indifferent, suspicious of religion, and filled with alternative “gods” and loyalties. Using Paul’s approach in Athens as the model, it emphasizes starting with what people already believe, finding limited points of contact, then moving patiently toward the Bible’s first principles, especially the one true God and the call to turn from modern idolatry. It also stresses that effective preaching depends on understanding the audience’s worldview, building bridges without compromise, and clearly presenting what people are missing.