IX.  Fifthly, let it be alleged that it is said of Him that He receives life, John viii. 54. judgment, John v. 22. inheritance of the Gentiles, Ps. ii. 8. or power over all flesh, John xvii. 2. or glory, 2 Pet. i. 17, etc. or disciples, or whatever else is mentioned.  This also belongs to the Manhood; and yet if you were to ascribe it to the Godhead, it would be no absurdity.  For you would not so ascribe it as if it were newly acquired, but as belonging to Him from the beginning by reason of nature, and not as an act of favour.