For if they will not grant that the three expressions “of him” and “through him” and “to him” are spoken of the Lord, they cannot but be applied to God the Father.  Then without question their rule will fall through, for we find not only “of whom,” but also “through whom” applied to the Father.  And if this latter phrase indicates nothing derogatory, why in the world should it be confined, as though conveying the sense of inferiority, to the Son?  If it always and everywhere implies ministry, let them tell us to what superior the God of glory Ps. xxix. 3; Acts vii. 2. and Father of the Christ is subordinate.