“He [Jesus] fought and conquered. On the one hand, he was man who struggled for his fathers and through his obedience cancelled their disobedience. On the other hand, he bound the strong one and freed the weak and bestowed salvation on his handiwork by abolishing sin. For he is our compassionate and merciful Lord who loves mankind ... Had not man conquered man's adversary, the enemy would not have been conquered justly. Again, had it not been God who bestowed salvation we would not possess it securely.”
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Irenaeus of Lyons
St. Irenaeus of Lyons (130-202 AD) was an early Christian theologian and writer, considered a significant figure in the development of Catholic and Orthodox theology. His main contribution was in the systematic exposition of Christian doctrine, particularly in the struggle against various heresies. Born in Asia Minor, he later became the bishop of Lyons. more