² the gospel he promised beforehand^(A) through his prophets^(B) in the Holy Scriptures^{(C) 3} regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life^[a](D) was a descendant of David,^{(E) 4} and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power^[b](F) by his resurrection from the dead:^(G) Jesus Christ our Lord.^(H)