Dictionary of Bible Themes The qualities of God's character by which he shows himself compassionate, accepting, and generous to sinful human beings, shielding them from his wrath, forgiving them, and bestowing on them his righteousness so that they can live and grow in faith and obedience. Grace and mercy are particularly expressed through God's covenant with his chosen people and through Jesus Christ's atoning death on the cross. John 1:16-17God's grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ Ephesians 2:4-8The abundance of God's grace and mercy See also 2 Samuel 24:14Psalms 69:13; 84:11; 102:13 Romans 2:4; 5:17; 9:23 pp 1Ch 21:13 1 Timothy 1:14Deuteronomy 7:7-8 God's grace and mercy are always unearned and unmerited See also Deuteronomy 9:5-6Ezekiel 36:22 Daniel 9:18 Romans 9:16 Ephesians 1:6; 2:8-9; 3:8 Titus 3:5 Genesis 21:1-2 God's grace and mercy are a source of blessing See also Genesis 33:111 Samuel 2:21 Jeremiah 31:3 God's grace and mercy are expressed in the covenant relationship See also Exodus 34:6Hebrew "hesed" (translated as "love", "loving-kindness", "unfailing love") expresses specifically the grace and mercy that underlie the covenant relationship. Deuteronomy 7:9,12Nehemiah 9:17 Psalms 6:4 Isaiah 55:3 Lamentations 3:22,32 Titus 2:11 Salvation comes by grace See also Mark 10:25-27Romans 5:15 Ephesians 1:5-6; 2:8 Jesus Christ's words to his disciples 2 Timothy 1:9-10Romans 3:24-25 See also This is ultimately shown in the cross of Jesus Christ Romans 5:8Ephesians 1:7 Hebrews 2:9 2 Peter 1:10-11 Ezra 9:13 God's grace and mercy are offered to sinners See also Punishment is withheld 2 Kings 13:22-23Ezekiel 20:15-17 Hosea 11:8 Joel 2:13 Micah 7:18 1 John 1:9 Sin is forgiven See also Psalms 32:5Proverbs 28:13 Isaiah 55:7 Jeremiah 3:12; 33:8 Daniel 9:9 Psalms 51:1 Luke 18:13-14 Sinners' prayers are heard See also Psalms 6:2-3; 123:3Habakkuk 3:2 Genesis 4:4 The favour of God Examples of those who found favour with God Genesis 6:8Abel Exodus 33:12Noah Judges 6:17-18Moses 1 Samuel 2:26Gideon Ezra 7:27-28Samuel Luke 1:30Ezra Luke 2:52Mary Acts 7:46Jesus Christ Exodus 32:11David Examples of those who seek the favour of God 2 Kings 13:4Moses 2 Chronicles 33:12Jehoahaz Nehemiah 5:19; 13:31Manasseh Daniel 9:17Nehemiah: Leviticus 26:9Daniel Promises relating to the favour of God Psalms 5:12It is given to the obedient (see Lev 26:3) Psalms 30:5It is given to the righteous Isaiah 49:8It lasts for a lifetime. See also The OT predicts a future age of God's favour Isaiah 60:10; 61:2Ezekiel 36:9 Romans 6:1-2 Implications for believers of the grace and mercy of God See also God's grace and mercy are to influence the character and conduct of believers Acts 11:23Romans 6:14; 12:1 Titus 2:11-12 Galatians 2:21 See also Believers must humbly rely on God's grace and mercy Proverbs 3:34James 4:6 Jonah 2:8 Romans 2:4 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 Ephesians 3:7-8 See also God's grace strengthens believers for service 1 Corinthians 3:102 Corinthians 12:7-9 Galatians 1:15-16 Ephesians 4:7,11 Genesis 6:8,22; 9:9-11 Illustrations of God's grace and mercy God shows grace to Noah, saving him from the flood and afterwards establishing a covenant with him: Jonah 1:1-3,17; 2:1-3; 3:1-10Luke 15:11-32 God shows mercy in saving first Jonah and then (following their repentance) the people of Nineveh See also The forgiving love of the prodigal's father illustrates the divine mercy of God. 1030 God, compassion1085 God, love of 2027 Christ, grace & mercy 2410 cross, the 2420 gospel 5861 favour, human 6027 sin, remedy for 6510 salvation 6652 forgiveness 6666 grace 6689 mercy of Christ 8602 prayer |
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