Heavenly Doctrine (Tafel) n. 291

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291. Since the whole Divinity is in the Lord, therefore to Him belongs all power in the heavens and on earth. This also He declares in John (iii. 25), "The Father hath given all things into the hand of the Son." Again, "The, Father hath given to the Son power over all flesh" (John xvii. 2). And in Matthew (xi. 27), "All things have been delivered unto Me of the Father." Again, "All power has been given unto Me in heaven and on earth" (Matt. xxviii 18). This power is the Divine.


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