Acts 17:29-32

So since we are God’s offspring, we should not think the deity is like gold or silver or stone, an image made by human skill and imagination.  Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,  because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead.”  Now when they heard about the resurrection from the dead, some began to scoff, but others said, “We will hear you again about this.”

The resurrection of the dead seems to be a touchy subject, yet Paul is able to speak boldly by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul is speaking to a culture that worships just about anything, including man-made idols that people fashion to gods they do not know. In contrast, Paul introduces the living God as “Father”. This term is incredibly familiar to be used in reference to God, and must have come as a new idea to those listening. Everything hinges upon Jesus Christ, who has been given complete authority by God our Father. It is He who was raised from the dead and has risen to be seated at the right hand of God. It is because of Him that the Holy Spirit is able to come make His residence in our lives and partner with us as we transform from death, to life; from lost, to found!