Abstract
The Christian confession of creation as expressed by Paul in Col. 1:16f, "all things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or authorities - all things were created through Him and for Him. He (Jesus Christ) is before all things, and in Him all things hold together," forms the context and the center stage for any discussion on the theme of unity and coherence. All creation finds its origin and existence (life) in Him and exists for Him (Rom. 11:36). The creational setting of the cosmos is therefore not a static one, but rather the creation is continuously upheld and dynamically directed towards the eschaton (Rev. 4:8, 11). The creation on its pathway in history is subject to God's Law (ordinances, will) and thus nothing in reality is self-contained or self-sufficient. Its very meaning is found in being responsive to God's will.