Acts 17:16-18

While Paul was waiting in Athens. Some think he had intended to wait until the others came, before beginning his work. He was greatly upset. PAROKSUNETO: burning with anger [righteous indignation]. He saw that they were worshiping what God had created, rather than the Creator himself (compare Romans 1:25). The attitude of the people toward these beautiful sculptured images, turned them away from God. So he argued. He went first to those who had some knowledge of God (see note on Acts 17:2), but he did not stop there. Epicurean. They taught that happiness is the highest goal of life. Stoic. They taught that happiness is found in being completely free from both pain and pleasure. They said this because. Note Paul's message: Jesus Christ is Lord and Messiah; the dead will be raised to life.