94. Since, then, these expressions seem
suitable either to the Father or the Son or the Holy Spirit, it is
certain that nothing derogatory is spoken of in them, since we both say
that many things are of the Son, and many through the Father, as you
find it said of the Son: “That we may be increased through
all things in Him, Who is Christ the Head, from Whom,” says he,
“the whole body, framed and knit together through every joint of
the supply for the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body
unto the building up of itself in love.” Eph. iv. 15, 16. And again, writing to the
Colossians of those who have not the knowledge of the Son of God, he
says: “Because they hold not the Head, from Whom all the
body being supplied and joined together through joints and bands,
increaseth to the increase of God.” Col. ii. 19. For we said above that Christ is
the Head of the Church. And in another place you read:
“Of His fulness have all we received.” S. John i. 16. And the Lord Himself said:
“He shall take of Mine and show it unto you.” S. John xvi. 14. And before, He said: “I
perceive that virtue is gone out of Me.” S. Luke viii. 46.