A scene from the Leben der heiligen Altväter (1482)

Forever and Always the SonWhy We Treasure Eternal Generation

Desiring God

Good theology is an invitation to look deeper into the things we believe. When it comes to the most important doctrines, we have the advantage of a rich history of carefully crafted creeds and confessions to help us along the way. For example, we believe that God the Son is “eternally begotten, not made, without beginning, being of one essence with the Father.” What is eternal generation and how important is it?