Paul knows that through faith he is counted righteous for Christ's sake, according to the passage "Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven" (Psalm 32:1). But this forgiveness is always received through faith. Likewise, the credit for the righteousness of the Gospel comes from the promise. Therefore, it is always received through faith. It must always be regarded as certain that we are counted righteous through faith for Christ's sake. If the regenerate afterward think that they will be accepted because of the the fulfilling of the Law, when would a conscience be certain that it pleased God? We never satisfy the Law! So we must always run back to the promise. Our infirmity must be recognized in this manner.
~BOC, AP, V (III), 42-44
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