Since it is impossible, without God, to come to knowledge of God, he teaches men through his Word to know God.
Irenaeus of LyonsBut we do now receive a certain portion of His Spirit, tending towards perfection, and preparing us for incorruption, being little by little accustomed to receive and bear God
Irenaeus of LyonsHe who was the Son of God became the Son of man, that man ... might become the son of God.
Irenaeus of LyonsThe preaching of the Church truly continues without change and is everywhere the same. It has the testimony of the Prophets and Apostles and all their disciples.
Irenaeus of Lyons