In Jesus Christ, the God-Man we are given a glimpse of God. Imagine a statue so vast that it filled the whole universe, and therefore could be seen by no one; and then another statue was formed, and exact model of the other in the shape of the limbs and features, in form and material, but somehow reduced in proportion, so that those who were unable to behold the vast, all-enveloping stature could still say they had see it, for the other smaller stature preserved all the features of the great statue, and the limbs and features, and its form, and it was in no way distinguishable except in size.
So did the Son of God divest Himself of His equality with the Father and show us the way to knowledge of Him who is made the express image of His person; so that we, who are unable to look upon the splendor of the shining of the greatness of His Godhead, yet may behold His brightness and so, by looking upon Jesus’ brightness, behold the divine light.
Origen of Alexander 221 A.D.
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross." Col 1:15-20 (ESV)
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