Dictionary of Bible Themes A central aspect of God's character, expressed in his covenant relationships with undeserving people. Daniel 9:9God is merciful Ephesians 2:4See also 2 Samuel 24:14Nehemiah 9:31 Psalms 5:7; 25:6 Jeremiah 3:12 Luke 1:78 1 Timothy 1:2 James 5:11 1 Peter 1:3 2 John 1:3 Jude 1:2 Micah 7:18-20 God's mercy is expressed in his faithfulness to his covenant with his people See also Deuteronomy 4:31; 7:91 Kings 8:23-24 Nehemiah 1:5; 9:30-31 Psalms 143:1 Isaiah 63:9 Luke 1:54-55,69-75 Psalms 103:17 God's faithfulness and mercy are never-ending See also Psalms 25:6; 106:1; 119:132John 1:14 God's mercy and grace are seen in Jesus Christ See also Romans 3:22-24; 5:15Ephesians 1:7 Hebrews 4:16 Jude 1:21 Romans 3:29-30 God's mercy is not confined to the Jewish nation See also Isaiah 49:6Jonah 4:2 Romans 10:12; 11:28-32; 15:8-12 Galatians 3:14 Ephesians 3:6-8 Colossians 1:27 Romans 9:15-16 God chooses when and where to exercise his mercy See also Exodus 33:19Deuteronomy 7:7-8 Psalms 33:12 John 15:16 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 Psalms 6:9 God's responds in mercy to those who call to him See also 1 Kings 8:28There are many appeals to God's mercy in the book of Psalms. 2 Chronicles 6:19Job 9:15 Daniel 9:18 See also 1030 God, compassion1035 God, faithfulness 1055 God, grace & mercy 1345 covenant 6666 grace 8292 love |
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