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      • In summary, the concept of God's unmerited favor, or grace, is a central theme in the Christian faith. It emphasizes the unconditional love, forgiveness, and transformative power that God extends to humanity.
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  1. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

    • 2 Peter 3:9. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
    • 2 Samuel 24:14. 14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.”
    • Colossians 3:12. 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
    • Colossians 3:13. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
    • 1 Peter 1:13. 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
    • 1 Peter 5:10. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
    • 1 Thessalonians 1:3. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
    • Colossians 1:27. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
    • The Israelites in The Desert
    • King David
    • Paul
    • The Adulterous Woman

    “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death.” (Exodus 16:3 NIV) God certainly chose to be merciful to His people; He loved them despite their rebellion and ungratefulness. God’s covenant with th...

    “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love.” (Psalm 51:1NIV) David, a man after God’s own heart, slayer of the giant Goliath and chosen king, committed adultery with someone else’s wife and then had her husband killed in battle (2 Samuel 11-12). Sin has the power to overtake even the most arduous followers of Christ. Consequences wi...

    “While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ … And Saul was there, giving approval to his death.” (Acts 7:59-8:1 NIV) Paul, formerly Saul, supported the crusade against Christianity. He was responsible for the death of Christians. Th...

    “Jesus stooped down and wrote in the dust with His finger … But let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” (John 8:6-8NIV) We don’t know what he was writing in the dust, but Jesus’ mercy spoke loud enough for all to hear and be convicted. The men scattered, and to the woman Jesus said, “’Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of the...

    • Romans 15:13 ESV / 14,072 helpful votes. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
    • Jeremiah 29:11 ESV / 13,391 helpful votes. For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
    • Isaiah 40:31 ESV / 10,651 helpful votes. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.
    • Hebrews 11:1 ESV / 10,035 helpful votes. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
  2. Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!

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  4. Jul 31, 2023 · When the Bible talks about God’s mercy, it is referring to the forgiveness of sins and withholding of His wrath. God’s mercy has saved us, allows us to live holy lives, and enables us to reflect His character.

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