But 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 LyonsFor where the church is, there is the Spirit of God, and where the Spirit of God, there is the church and all grace.
Irenaeus of LyonsSince it is impossible, without God, to come to knowledge of God, he teaches men through his Word to know 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 Lyons