It is certain that sins are forgiven for the sake of Christ, as Propitiator, Rom.
"The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"
Philip Melanchthon
Now, if it is to be placed in our works, the honor of Mediator and Propitiator will be withdrawn from Christ.
"The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"
Philip Melanchthon
But the multitude since then has imitated not the faith of the Fathers, but their example without faith, in order that by such works they might merit the remission of sins, grace, and righteousness: they did not believe that they received these freely on account of Christ as Propitiator.
"The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"
Philip Melanchthon