The creeds exist to serve and advance a clear apprehension of the scriptural testimony. In contrast to the extreme position advanced by Ware, the Son is not performing a mission graciously “delegated” to Him by a higher authority, but is the authoritative God Himself come in the flesh. The Son’s being sent and His coming are of one piece; the authority of the Father and the authority of the Son are the same single, undivided divine authority. In recognizing this, the true wonder of the incarnation is discovered.

“ARID SCHOLARS” VS. THE BIBLE? A THEOLOGICAL AND EXEGETICAL CRITIQUE OF THE ETERNAL SUBORDINATION OF THE SON BY ALASTAIR ROBERTS IN GOD OF OUR FATHERS: CLASSICAL THEISM FOR THE CONTEMPORARY CHURCH, ED. BRAD LITTLE JOHN, 122.