Catechesis

So, in the preaching of repentance, it is not enough to preach the Law, or the Word that convicts of sin. The Law works wrath and only accuses. The Law terrifies consciences, because consciences are never at rest unless they hear God’s voice clearly promising the forgiveness of sins. So the Gospel must be added, that for Christ’s sake sins are forgiven and that we obtain the forgiveness of sins by faith in Christ.—Ap V:136 [IV:257]