II-V. What can be known of God: sufficiency and efficiency; sufficiency defined
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II.But God, as He is in Himself, can be known by no one except by Himself (1 Timothy 6:16); yet as He has revealed Himself to us, He is seen as it were from behind (Exodus 33:23), not clearly but enigmatically (1 Corinthians 13:12).But what has been revealed about God suffices for us to live well (Deuteronomy 29:29).
III.Now this which can be known of God is His sufficiency and efficiency.These two are the pillars of faith.
IV.God's sufficiency is that by which He in Himself has enough for Himself and for us: almighty, needing no one and without defect.V.God's sufficiency is considered in His existence, essence, and subsistence.
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II. Deus vero, ut in se est, a nemine, nisi a seipso cognosci potest, 1 Tim. 6.16; ut autem sese nobis revelavit, videtur quasi a tergo, Exod. 33.23, non clare, sed aenigmatice, 1 Cor. 13.12. Quod vero revelatum est de Deo, id sufficit nobis ad bene vivendum, Deut. 29.29. III. Hoc autem quod sciri potest de Deo, est ejus sufficientia & efficientia. Haec duo sunt columnae fidei. IV. Sufficientia Dei est, qua ipse in se se sibi nobisque satis habet: omnipotens, nullius indigus & indefectus. V. Sufficientia Dei spectatur in ejus exsistentia, essentia & subsistentia.