Monday, March 26, 2012

Hope for those condemned by the law


But the Gospel is properly such a doctrine as teaches what man who has not observed the Law, and therefore is condemned by it, is to believe, namely, that Christ has expiated and made satisfaction for all sins, and has obtained and acquired for him, without any merit of his [no merit of the sinner intervening],  forgiveness of sins, righteousness that avails before God, and eternal life. 


- Formula of Concord, from Article V

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope springs forth in the bright and brilliant colors of the gospel!
Thanks Matt
Ron

Matt said...

Amen Pastor Ron! Looking forward to hearing you preach again sometime soon, maybe Easter.