The creation plays a central role in the fulfillment of the missio Dei, as testimony (Dt. 4:15-40; Acts 2:14-40) and in relation to reconciliation (Psalm 146; Col. 1:15-20) and the restoration q/all things (Isa. 65:17-25:2 P. 3:1-13). These connections exist through Jesus Christ and his work. Taking seriously these biblical realities has consequences Jot theology and hermeneutics.