New Lutheran Quote of the Day

The magnitude of the Gospel is recognized by contrast with the Law, and particularly in its function of disclosing sin.  When the Law has demolished every ground in man for making any claim on God, then the Gospel is received as sheer gift.  Because of Calvary there is forgiveness and this is bestowed by the absolving "word of the cross." -- Dr. Norman Nagel, The Springfielder, Sept. 1973, p. 118.