Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us that God built us with a hunger for God, and people may try to feed that hunger with worldly things, but ultimately, they'll come to realize their hunger is for something more. He takes a master class from Apostle Paul on how to reach our culture with the gospel, using the example of Paul's message to the people of Athens, where he effectively communicated the gospel to a secular culture by being culturally relevant and quoting their secular philosophers to build a bridge to his audience. [... more]

The early church's success in spreading the gospel can be attributed to their effective communication and cultural relevance. Apostle Paul's approach in Athens, where he addressed the Epicureans and Stoics, demonstrates the importance of understanding the audience and adapting the message accordingly. The key to reaching a culture is to proclaim a biblical message, focusing on Jesus Christ crucified and risen, and trusting God for the results. [... more]