Gospel Belief Statement: Distinction Between Law And Gospel

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Law and Gospel Belief Statement The distinction between Law and Gospel is difficult to master and significant for our faith. The Law tells us we have broken God’s law, thus are to be punished for our disobedience to him. It shows us that we are broken people in need of a savior. The Gospel, meaning good news, is the opposite. It does not show us our need for a savior, but it shows us what our savior has done. The Gospel points to Christ. The Law shows us what we need to do while the Gospel shows us what Christ has done for us.

As an educator in a Christian school, I believe that it is vital for my instruction to be a balance of Law and Gospel. When one only hears Law, it drives them to despair due to their lack of obedience to God and inability