System of Sacred Theology · §3.23.2 · Ludwig Crocius

Five classes of proofs of the Sons deity

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We demonstrate this chiefly by four distinct classes of arguments. II. The first class is from the names attributed to the Son by Scripture. For (1) He is called God not only attributively — John 1:1; Romans 9:5 — but also subjectively — 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:8-9; Titus 2:13. (2) He is called Son of God properly and univocally — Romans 8:32; John 1:18. (3) He is called King of kings and Lord of lords, Lord of glory — Revelation 19:16; 1 Corinthians 2:8.

IV. The third class is from divine works. V. The fourth class is from proper worship of God. VI. The fifth class is from testimonies.

From these things well established is gathered agreement and distinction between Father and Son. Agreement is in one and the same nature and essence — Philippians 2:6; according to the Nicene synod homoousios with the Father. Distinction is in the mode of subsisting by which each has divinity. For the Father has it from none, the Son has it communicated to Himself from the Father.

Latin

Hoc quatuor potissimum distinctis argumentorum classibus demonstramus. II. Prima classis est a nominibus Filio a Scriptura tributis. Nam 1. Deus dicitur non solum attributive — Joh. I.1; Rom. IX.5 — verum etiam subjective — I Tim. III.16; Heb. I.8-9; Tit. II.13. 2. Filius Dei dicitur proprie et univoce — Rom. VIII.32; Joh. I.18. 3. Dicitur rex regum et Dominus dominantium, Dominus gloriae — Apoc. XIX.16; I Cor. II.8. IV. Tertia classis est ab operibus divinis. V. Quarta classis est a cultu Dei proprio. VI. Quinta classis est a testimoniis. Ex his bene constitutis colligitur inter Patrem et Filium convenientia et distinctio. Convenientia est in una eademque natura et essentia — Phil. II.6; juxta Nicenam synodum homoousios Patri. Distinctio est in modo subsistendi, quo uterque divinitatem habet. Nam Pater eam habet a nullo, Filius a Patre sibi communicatam.

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