Old Lutheran Quote of the Day

The debt of all people’s sin has already been paid by Christ, God is reconciled to them, the prison of God’s wrath and hell have been opened, the pardon of everyone has been accomplished, and through the Gospel it has been proclaimed and offered to all. What must a person do to receive all of this with joy? Nothing, absolutely nothing, but receive it gratefully. Even this is nothing but believing it.—C. F. W. Walther, God Grant It!, p. 655.