Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  6000 Sin and salvation  »  6600 Aspects of salvation  »  6686 mercy  »  6687 mercy, nature of God's

A central aspect of God's character, expressed in his covenant relationships with undeserving people.

God is merciful

Daniel 9:9; Ephesians 2:4 See also 2 Samuel 24:14; Nehemiah 9:31; Psalm 5:7; Psalm 25:6; Jeremiah 3:12; Luke 1:78; 1 Timothy 1:2; James 5:11; 1 Peter 1:3; 2Jn 3; Jude 2

God's mercy is expressed in his faithfulness to his covenant with his people

Micah 7:18-20 See also Deuteronomy 4:31; Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 Kings 8:23-24; Nehemiah 1:5; Nehemiah 9:30-31; Psalm 143:1; Isaiah 63:9; Luke 1:54-55,69-75

God's faithfulness and mercy are never-ending

Psalm 103:17 See also Psalm 25:6; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 119:132

God's mercy and grace are seen in Jesus Christ

John 1:14 See also Romans 3:22-24; Romans 5:15; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 4:16; Jude 21

God's mercy is not confined to the Jewish nation

Romans 3:29-30 See also Isaiah 49:6; Jonah 4:2; Romans 10:12; Romans 11:28-32; Romans 15:8-12; Galatians 3:14; Ephesians 3:6-8; Colossians 1:27

God chooses when and where to exercise his mercy

Romans 9:15-16 See also Exodus 33:19; Deuteronomy 7:7-8; Psalm 33:12; John 15:16; 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

God's responds in mercy to those who call to him

Psalm 6:9 There are many appeals to God's mercy in the book of Psalms. See also 1 Kings 8:28; 2 Chronicles 6:19; Job 9:15; Daniel 9:18

See also

1030  God, compassion
1035  God, faithfulness
1055  God, grace & mercy
1345  covenant
6666  grace
8292  love