15. In how many ways is the Father indicated?

D. In how many ways is the Father indicated? M. By the name of Father one Person is understood, but not in one way, for he is called it specially in regard to the Son, but generally in regard to his creature; there by the reality of nature, here by the goodness of his grace.

[2] D. Is the Father indicated in this way only? M. Primarily, in this; but secondarily, even from these things which indicate the essence of godhead or operation or comparison to creatures in any way you wish. In addition, even from the term 'Son' Father is secondarily understood; and by the name of Holy Spirit the Father himself to be sure, to whom the Spirit belongs, is tacitly understood.

[3] D. In the Trinity itself is the term 'Father' ascribed to no other Person? M. A saying is read about the Son, "The Father of the future age" (Is 9:6), but this was said according to the flesh, and figuratively, not literally, in order that he might be shown as the cause and source of our happiness, because through the resurrection of his flesh human nature begins both to hope for and to gain the future life.