Acts 17:29-30 “Forasmuch then we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver or stone, graven by art and man’s device, and the times of their ignorance God overlooked and did not punish; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent.” Commentary: In regards to the Greek words used in these two passages of scripture I will just cover the one word used “men” in this translation, Strong’s#444 because otherwise you would assume he were just talking about men. However the literal translation used here for men means a man given to a species without regards to sex. So the Apostle Paul here is also speaking to women! Paul was in Athens sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ when he was confronted with certain Greek philosophers. They mocked Paul and asked him what was this babbler saying? They told him this is a strange doctrine to our ears? This is a new doctrine we have never heard before? Paul was standing in the midst of Mars Hill preaching Jesus and the resurrection! Paul told them that they were too superstitious! These are one of the signs of Idol worship! When we turn the tables and try to make God confusion follows! We try to make God in our own image! When man makes himself the center of the universe bad things happen! It is like the earth telling the sun that it is the center of the universe and everything revolves around me? No matter how hard we push this lie the sun still remains in the center of our universe and everything revolves around it! Paul asked the philosophers why have you erected an altar to the UNKNOWN GOD? Paul then says that God is the creator of everything in heaven and on earth! Twenty first century pagans believe that God is not our creator and that evolution explains our existence putting man in the center of the universe instead of God! They try through pseudo science to dethrone God! Paul told them God does not dwell in Temples made with hands! He goes on to say God is the author of life and breath. He made all out of blood and the nations. We are all his offspring. Then Paul goes on to say God will at the appointed day judge the world through Christ! Just like today some rejected Paul and Jesus yet others believed and became disciples of Jesus Christ both men and women! Is God unknown to you? You can choose to know him through Jesus Christ his Son! God is not your enemy but can be your Savior! But whether judge or Savior it is your call. Choose this day who you will serve! God or Satan? James & Hamsa Sasse. IndisJesusLovesYou.com