). (2) Wherefore the power of God, by which he and all things
are and act, is identical with his essence. Q.E.D.
PROP. [XXXV] Whatsoever we conceive to be in the power of
God, necessarily exists.
Proof.- (35:1) Whatsoever is in God's power, must (by the last [XXXIV] )
be comprehended in his essence in such a manner, that it necessarily
follows therefrom, and therefore necessarily exists. Q.E.D.
PROP. [XXXVI] There is no cause from whose nature
effect does not follow.
Proof.- (36:1) Whatsoever exists expresses God's nature or essence in a
given conditioned manner (by [xxv] Coroll.); that is (by [xxxiv] ),
whatsoever exists, expresses in a given conditioned manner God's power,
which is the cause of all things, therefore an effect must (by [xvi] )
necessarily follow. Q.E.D.
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[APPENDIX]
(AP:1) In the foregoing I have explained the nature and properties of God.
(2) I have shown that he necessarily exists, that he is one: that he is,
and acts solely by the necessity of his own nature; that he is the free
cause of all things, and how he is so; that all things are in God, and so
depend on him, that without him they could neither exist nor be conceived;
lastly, that all things are pre-determined by God, not through his free
will or absolute fiat, but from the very nature of God or infinite power.
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