Deep thinkers can’t help it - they just think deeply. Many Christians feel like they should think deeply, but the demands of life make it hard. Focusing at work distracts us from thinking deeply about Jesus. Children requiring attention, time, and discipline make meditation on the Bible a challenge. Modern entertainment numbs us from thinking philosophically about our modern worldview. Should we give up as Christians? Not at all. Do we need to know all about the treatises of Socrates? Of course not. Here is what we do need as Christians - a basic understanding of the Christian philosophical worldview.

Isn’t this complicated? No more than any daily thoughtful activity. The basic tenets of any worldview is how one understands human origins, meaning, morality, and destiny. The fact of philosophical history that does not include Jesus is that worldviews trend toward cynicism, skepticism, and absence of any sort of deity (materialism). This is what has led 1/3 of American adults under 30 to declare themselves as “nones” (no religious affiliation) in a recent Pew survey. This is the highest amount ever recorded. This is a tragedy resulting from philosophy and deep thinking apart from God.

The Christian worldview is easy to understand. God has given us truth in His Word and in His Creation that points to a worldview that is both understandable and hopeful. Christians believe human origins are directly from God in creation - we are created in God’s image. This, in turn, gives us meaning. We are created by God to live for God. God also gives us a universal morality found in the Bible. Instead of human opinion guiding our worldview, it is God’s Word. Finally, our destiny is heaven. We have an eternal home that is hopeful and gives us peace even in death.

This Sunday we will see the Apostle Paul in Athens confronting the deepest thinkers of the day. He has ammunition in the Christian Worldview that stands up to them. We have the same today!

Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:

1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, masks and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.

2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT ZOOM). If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.

3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.

“Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.” - Acts 17:16


- Pastor Curt

Theological Word of The Week:

Worship

The activity of glorifying God in his presence with our voices and hearts.

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

Children can join Cameron every Sunday for Bible time during the service. They will go through the Bible story by story.

Sermon Topic - June 13

Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy

Acts 17:16-21

“Athens Part I: Deep Thinkers”

2020 Final