Bible Quote by William Tyndale
“The Law and the Gospel are two keys. The Law is the key that shutteth up all men under condemnation, and the Gospel is the key which opens the door and lets them out.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Obedience of a Christian Man, 1528
The Law condemns humanity, while the Gospel offers liberation through grace.
In simple terms: Law condemns; Gospel frees.
Key Takeaway
Embrace grace, not condemnation.
Themes
redemption
grace
law
condemnation
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal repentance
- preaching
- counseling
- faith education
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
Christian doctrine
salvation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does law shape your sense of guilt?
- Can grace truly replace fear of judgment?
A Different Perspective
Grace alone may not change entrenched legalistic mindsets.
![“The education of youth should be watched with the most scrupulous attention. [I]t is much easier to introduce and establish an effectual system ... than to correct by penal statutes the ill effects of a bad system. ... The education of youth ... lays the foundations on which both law and gospel…” quote by Noah Webster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/45d/noah-webster-8440_attention_the-education-of-youth-should-be-watched_1580813.jpg)
