the geneva catechism 4 (continued)
86. Does the fact that Christ is to come gain to judge the world bring us any consolation? Yes, indeed. For we are certain that He will appear only for our salvation.
87. We should not then fear the last judgment, and have a horror of it? No, since we are not to come before any other judge then He who is our Advocate, and who has taken our cause in hand to defend us.
88. Let us come now to the third part. This is faith in the Holy Spirit.
89. What do we gain by it? The knowledge that as God has redeemed and saved us by Jesus Christ, He will also make us partakers of this redemption and salvation, through His Holy Spirit.
90. How? As the blood of Christ is our cleansing, the Holy Spirit must sprinkle our consciences with it that they may be cleansed (1 Pet. 1:19).
91. This requires a clearer explanation. I mean that the Holy Spirit, while He dwells in our hearts, makes us feel the virtue of our Lord Jesus (Rom. 5:5). For He enlightens us to know His benefits; He seals and imprints them in our souls, and makes room for them in us (Eph. 1:13). He regenerates us and makes us new creatures, so that through Him we receive all the blessings and gifts which are offered to us in Jesus Christ.
92. What follows? The fourth part, where it is said that we believe in the Catholic Church.
93. What is the Catholic Church? The community of the faithful which God has ordained and elected to eternal life.
94. Is it necessary to believe this article? Yes, indeed, unless we want to make the death of Christ of none effect, and all that has already been said. The fruit that proceeds from it is the Church.