from whom Luther has taken over the characterization of the gospel as promise, Luther contrasts law and gospel with one another. The gospel as good news announces the grace of God that for the sake of Christ, God no longer counts our past failures against us. As Christians we can begin a new life. The law leads to death, but the gospel gives eternal life through the liberation provided by Christ. The law places us under the wrath of God; the gospel, however, brings grace. Law and gospel stand against