ACC ~ John 8 v55

THE GOD OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IS FATHER OF CHRIST

AUGUSTINE: Some heretics say that the God proclaimed in the Old Testament is not the Father of Christ but a kind of prince of evil angels. [1] … [Jesus] contradicts the heretics when he calls him his Father whom the Jews called their God but did not know. For had they known him, they would have received his Son. However, he adds about himself, “But I know him.” And here too, if people simply judge by outward appearances he might appear arrogant…. But do not guard against arrogance so much so that the truth gets left behind. TRACTATES ON THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 43.15. [2]

[1] He cites the Manichaeans and Marcionites, among others.

[2] NPNF 1 7:243-44**.

THE SON EVEN KNOWS THE TRINITY

AMMONIUS: For the Son not only knows the Father fully and by nature but indeed even knows the Trinity. [1] FRAGMENTS ON JOHN 309. [2]

[1] Gk trias.

[2] JKGK 274.

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