Through the Church Fathers: March 4

Today, we explore Summa Theologica, Question 33, Articles 3 and 4, where Thomas Aquinas discusses whether "Father" is properly a name of a divine person and whether it is first applied personally or essentially in God. Aquinas argues that "Father" is a personal name in the Trinity, distinguishing the First Person by relation to the Son. He further explains that the term "Father" is first understood personally before being applied to God as Creator. These theological distinctions shape our understanding of the divine persons and their relations.Explore the Project: • Through the Church Fathers – https://www.throughthechurchfathers.com • Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cmichaelpatton • Credo Courses – https://www.credocourses.com