Theophilus to Autolycus Book I Therefore, do not be sceptical, but believe; for I myself also used to disbelieve that this would take place, but now, having taken these things into consideration, I believe. At the same time, I met with the sacred Scriptures[20] Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV of our heretic. Now, that the very Lord Himself of all might, the Word and Spirit of the Father,[671] Tertullian On the Resurrection of the Flesh He says, it is true, that "the flesh profiteth nothing; "[242] for the kingdom of God; "the flesh profiteth nothing."[373]