The Mercy of God
Series God's Holy Attributes
God's Faithfulness will help us to grasp the following attributes:
- God's Justice
- God's Mercy
- God's Grace
- God's Love
GOD IS MERCIFUL
...the goodness or love of God shown to those who are in misery or distress, irrespective of their deserts.
—James Oliver Buswell, A Systematic Theology of the Christian Religion
As judgment is God's justice confronting moral inequity, so mercy is the goodness of God confronting human suffering and guilt.
—A. W. Tozer, The Knowledge of the Holy
THE MERCY OF GOD
A. Scriptural References:
Genesis 19:19
Exodus 20:4-6
Psalm 25:6
Ephesians 2:4
B. Synonymous Terms:
favour
kindness
great kindness
loving kindness
steadfast love
חסד (chesed) kindness
רחם (racham) compassion
ελεος (eleos) compassion
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
A. God's mercy reflects His justice and sovereignty.
Rom 9:18
B. God's mercy seeks the eternal salvation of fallen man.
1 Pet 1:3
C. God's mercy provides for the spiritual (& even temporal at times) needs of His people.
Heb 4:16
| Sermon ID | 33202152125923 |
| Duration | 41:51 |
| Date | |
| Category | Sunday School |
| Bible Text | Exodus 20:4-6; Genesis 19:19 |
| Language | English |