Three Key Differences Between the Law and Gospel

“What are the three key differences between the Law and Gospel?

1. The Law teaches what we are to do; the Gospel teaches what God has done and still does for our salvation.

2. The Law shows us our sin and the wrath of God; the Gospel shows us our Savior and the grace of God.

3. The Law must be preached to all men, but especially to impenitent sinners; the Gospel must be preached to sinners who are troubled in their minds because of sin.

Conversion consists of a heart broken and contrite because of sin, trusting in Christ for grace and forgiveness.”

A Summary of Christian Doctrine, Edward W. A. Koehler, CPH, 1939