Catechesis

Neither is there any doubt that we are defending Paul’s meaning. He teaches that through faith we receive the forgiveness of sins for Christ’s sake, and that through faith we should set Christ as Mediator against God’s wrath, and not our works. Nor should godly minds be disturbed when the adversaries find fault with Paul’s judgments. Nothing is said so simply that it cannot be distorted by objecting. We know that we have mentioned Paul’s true and genuine meaning. We know that our belief brings sure comfort to godly consciences, without which no one can stand in God’s judgment.—AC XIIa:84