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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...

He is the effective agent of creation. In this Paul spoke consistently with other biblical writers. In John 1:1ff., John affirmed emphatically that everything created owes its existence to Jesus. In Heb 1:1–3, the writer pointed to Jesus’ creative and sustaining power in relation to all material things. Finally, the passage affirms that creation exists “for him.” The literal expression is “unto him.”81 This means that Jesus is the goal of all creation. Everything exists to display his glory, and
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