Ken fish trip to Athens compared with Paul’s

• Context: In 2019, Ken Fish and Eric Metaxas went on a ministry trip to Athens, Greece1…. They ministered at the largest church in the country, which, despite being the largest, was still relatively small compared to churches in the West. Greece is described as a post-Christian nation where most people are secularized.
• Results: During their meetings, they witnessed over one hundred people come to faith and 17 cripples healed in one day2…. Fish considered this to be a significant move of God.
• Comparison to Paul’s Ministry: Fish contrasts their experience in Athens with that of the Apostle Paul, who had previously ministered in the same city. Paul’s ministry in Athens resulted in very few disciples being made and no mention of healings.
• Key Difference: Fish attributes the success of their ministry in Athens to the fact that he preached on the kingdom of God. He emphasizes that the power of God was on exhibit during their ministry, rather than relying on human wisdom or eloquence, which he suggests Paul may have done in his ministry in Athens. He refers to it as a ‘reset’.
• Significance: Fish uses this example to illustrate the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit and focusing on the core message of the gospel. He suggests that the church needs to return to the fundamentals of faith and the demonstration of God’s power.

Video Information:

• Title: How to Welcome the Holy Spirit
• Start Time: 12:12
• End Time: 14:19

Orbis Ministries – Link to Ken Fish’s Ministry material.