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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

the Spirit to Israel was vindication of their status as the people of God as well as the source of their power to reconstitute as a community of obedience under God’s favor. The surprising turn of events in the New Testament (Acts 10:45) has not invalidated that vision but has extended it. 2:29 [3:2] It is perhaps noteworthy that Joel, in extending the promise of the Spirit to slaves, again asserts that both males and females will receive the gift.6 It is as though he wanted to insure that there
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