Before the Gospel came among us, men used to undergo endless labor and cost, and make dangerous journeys to St. James of Compostella, and where not, in order to seek the favor of God. But now that God, in his Word, brings his favor unto us gratis, confirming it with his sacraments, saying, “Unless ye believe, ye shall surely perish,” we will have none of it.

Table Talk, "Of God's Word," XXX