Note (return) — Chapter IV

Irenæus, for example, says distinctly, "The Son ever, anciently and from the beginning co-existing with the Father, always reveals the Father both to angels and archangels, and powers, and excellencies, and to all to whom God wishes to make a revelation40." And not less distinctly does Origen assert the same thing,—"Our Saviour therefore teaches, and the Holy Spirit, who spake in the prophets, teaches not only men, but also angels and invisible excellencies."