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The sharp distinction between Law and Gospel, and salvation through Christ's work alone.
Key question: “Where do we hear the voice of the Law exposing our need, and the voice of the Gospel comforting us?”
24,608 sermon illustrations through the Lutheran lens
John 10: As Law and Gospel, it meets us gently—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
Matthew 4:12-23 137 comforts the accused conscience: the verdict in Christ is mercy, not condemnation—today, not someday.
In Isaiah 6:1-8, the gospel is announcement, not advice—Christ for you—today, not someday.
Matthew 5–7: As Law and Gospel, it meets us gently—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 shows that freedom is received by faith, not achieved by effort.
Luke 8:26-39 gives Law and Gospel: God exposes our need, then gives Christ as our righteousness.
Hebrews 11: As Law and Gospel, it exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 139:1-6, 13-18 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
2 Peter 1:16-21 66:1-12 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
Acts 16:9-15 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
Psalm 95:1-7a 11:1-3, 8-16 gives Law and Gospel: God exposes our need, then gives Christ as our righteousness.
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b shows that freedom is received by faith, not achieved by effort—today, not someday.
John 14:23-29 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 gives Law and Gospel: God exposes our need, then gives Christ as our righteousness.
Psalm 119:1-8 11:1-13 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
Acts 10:34-43 comforts the accused conscience: the verdict in Christ is mercy, not condemnation—today, not someday.
Luke 22:14-23:56 shatters self-salvation—your best efforts can’t pay what only Christ can forgive—today, not someday.
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 gives Law and Gospel: God exposes our need, then gives Christ as our righteousness.
Isaiah 43:16-21 comforts the accused conscience: the verdict in Christ is mercy, not condemnation—today, not someday.
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 calls us to faithful obedience rooted in God's enduring truth and mercy.
Psalm 119:137-144 offers rest: you are loved before you are improved—today, not someday.
Psalm 98 5:1-7 gives Law and Gospel: God exposes our need, then gives Christ as our righteousness.
Isaiah 58:1-12 Luke 12:13-21, God meets sinners with a promise strong enough to carry shame away.
1 Peter 2: As Law and Gospel, it doesn’t flatter us—exposes our need and comforts us with Christ’s gift.