The Law Always Accuses… …without Christ the Mediator! Part 5

In the Apology, Melanchthon contrasts the teaching of the papists with the Biblical doctrine of justification. They teach the Law for justification without Christ the Mediator. Therefore, they are under the curse and condemnation of the Law. The Law always accuses (lex semper accusat). On the other hand, the teachers of the Biblical doctrine of justification teach the righteousness of the Gospel. We teach the work of Christ as the only Mediator with God. We teach the Law for the justified, that is, those who trust in the person and work of Christ are redeemed from the curse and freed from the condemnation of the Law. The Law cannot accuse or condemn them (lex non potest eos accusare aut damnare). Yet, in this life, the conscience continues to be alarmed by the voice of the Law. The Law requires complete and perfect obedience. However, because of the corrupted human nature it is impossible to keep the Law. Therefore, the Gospel must continually be heard by the justified. (Read more click here)