Mercifulness
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· 8 viewsAn attitude of compassion and care, grounded in the nature of God himself, made manifest in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and expected of believers.
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The mercifulness of God
The mercifulness of God
Dt 4:31; Ps 78:38; Je 3:12
See also Dt 7:7–8; Ne 9:31; Zec 1:16; Lk 1:50–54; Jas 5:11
The expression of God’s mercifulness
The expression of God’s mercifulness
In the forgiveness of sins
In the forgiveness of sins
But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not:
Yea, many a time turned he his anger away,
And did not stir up all his wrath.
See also 2 Sa 24:14; 1 Ki 8:50; Ps 26:11; Ps 51:1; Da 9:9
In response to prayer
In response to prayer
Ps 6:2; Ps 27:7
See also 1 Ki 8:28; Ps 9:13
The mercifulness of Jesus Christ
The mercifulness of Jesus Christ
Mt 9:36; Heb 2:17
See also Mt 8:16; Heb 4:16
The mercifulness expected of believers
The mercifulness expected of believers
Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
See also Mic 6:8; Zec 7:9; Mt 9:13; Mt 18:21–35 the parable of the unmerciful servant; Mt 23:23; Lk 10:29–37 the parable of the good Samaritan; Ro 12:8; Eph 4:32–5:2; Jas 2:12–13; Jas 3:17; Jud 22–23
The blessing promised to the merciful
The blessing promised to the merciful
Mt 5:7 Jesus Christ to his disciples.