an open-door opportunity. That which was unknown to them, Paul would be happy to explain (17:23). 17:24–29 Paul proclaimed God as the Creator of all things in heaven and earth (17:24). He is the source, ruler, and sustainer of life. He neither dwells in temples nor depends on humans to serve him because he is transcendent—above, beyond, and independent of the physical universe that he made. God needs nothing (17:25). From one man (Adam), he created all people so that they might seek God (17:26–27).