Thomas F. MaddenJustin Martyr explained the distinction and the sameness of the Father and the Son with the analogy of a candle. The flame can pass from one candle to another without changing in quality or diminishing the first.
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Justin Martyr explained the distinction and the sameness of the Father and the Son with the analogy of a candle. The flame can pass from one candle to another without changing in quality or diminishing the first. This is an example of how God's attributes are not affected by what He does.
Source: From Jesus To Christianity: A History Of The Early Church
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