Paul addressed them in the Greek language, presenting for their consideration such subjects as would lead them to a correct knowledge of Him who should be the object of their adoration. He directed their attention to the firmament of the heavens—the sun, moon, and stars—the beautiful order of the recurring seasons, the mighty mountains whose peaks were capped with snow, the lofty trees, and the varied wonders of nature, which showed a skill and exactitude almost beyond finite comprehension. Through these visible works of the Almighty, the apostle led the minds of the heathen to the contemplation of the great Mind of the universe. {3SP 361.2}

Paulus talte til dem på det græske sprog, frembragte emner for dem de kunne tænke over, og lede dem til en korrekt kendskab til ham, som ville være genstand for deres beundring. Han rette deres opmærksomhed til himlenes hvælving – solen, månen og stjernerne – årstidernes smukke orden, de mægtige bjerge hvis tinder var iklædt af sne, knejsende træer, og forskellige naturundere, som viste en dygtighed og præcision udover begrænset fatteevne. Gennem disse synlige værker fra den almægtige, ledte apostlene hedningenes til at tænke over universets store Sindelag.