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4 sty 2022 · Instead of punishing us for our sin, God allowed His Son to take the condemnation in our place. That is the ultimate act of God’s mercy (see Ephesians 2:4–5). To our eternal benefit, “mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13b).
4 maj 2020 · Mercy is not God overlooking our sin. It is the loving redirection of the judgment of that sin to another. It is the new covenant in Christ’s blood that secures mercy for us.
6 kwi 2017 · God is not unjust; by no means will he clear the guilty and sweep sin under the rug. But the leading revelation of his glory is his mercy. The first and greatest truth for his people to know about him is he is “a God merciful and gracious.” His grace and mercy shine as the apex of his glory.
11 lip 2024 · Answer. Mercy describes a divine attribute of God’s nature—He is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4), and His “mercy is great” (2 Samuel 24:14; see also Daniel 9:9). Mercy is revealed in the actions God takes to relieve suffering and demonstrate His faithfulness and steadfast love.
Mercy is an extension of and expression of love, “an act of kindness, compassion, or favor.” Mercy is a characteristic of the One True God. Let's look at what the Bible says about mercy and some examples of God's mercy.
What Does God's Mercy Look Like? God’s mercy is one of unmatched sacrifice. At its core, mercy is forgiveness. God extended His mercy toward us when He forgave us of our sins through His Son. He shielded us from the punishment we deserved because of our sin.
18 wrz 2023 · In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus tells a story of a wayward son who is met with open arms by his forgiving father (Luke 15:11–32). This symbolizes that God, the Father of mercies, does not withhold mercy or compassion, regardless of how far we might have strayed away from Him.
