Grace and mercy of God

God’s grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ

• Jn 1:16–17

The abundance of God’s grace and mercy

• Eph 2:4–8
• See also 2 Sa 24:14; Ps 69:13; Ps 84:11; Ps 102:13; Ro 2:4; Ro 5:17; Ro 9:23; 1 Ti 1:14

God’s grace and mercy are always unearned and unmerited

• Dt 7:7–8
• See also Dt 9:5–6; Eze 36:22; Da 9:18; Ro 9:16; Eph 1:6; Eph 2:8–9; Eph 3:8; Tt 3:5

God’s grace and mercy are a source of blessing

• Ge 21:1–2
• See also Ge 33:11; 1 Sa 2:21

God’s grace and mercy are expressed in the covenant relationship

• Je 31:3
• See also Ex 34:6; Dt 7:9; Dt 7:12; Ne 9:17; Ps 6:4; Is 55:3; La 3:22; La 3:32

Salvation comes by grace

• Tt 2:11
• See also Mk 10:25–27; Ro 5:15; Eph 1:5–6; Eph 2:8; 2 Ti 1:9–10
• This is ultimately shown in the cross of Jesus Christ
  • Ro 3:24–25
  • See also Ro 5:8; Eph 1:7; Heb 2:9; 2 Pe 1:10–11

God’s grace and mercy are offered to sinners

• Punishment is withheld
  • Ezr 9:13
  • See also 2 Ki 13:22–23; Eze 20:15–17; Ho 11:8; Joe 2:13
• Sin is forgiven
  • Mic 7:18; 1 Jn 1:9
  • See also Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13; Is 55:7; Je 3:12; Je 33:8; Da 9:9
• Sinners’ prayers are heard
  • Ps 51:1; Lk 18:13–14
  • See also Ps 6:2–3; Ps 123:3; Hab 3:2

The favour of God

• Examples of those who found favour with God
  • Ge 4:4; Ge 6:8; Ex 33:12; Jdg 6:17–18; 1 Sa 2:26; Ezr 7:27–28; Lk 1:30; Lk 2:52; Ac 7:46
• Examples of those who seek the favour of God
  • Ex 32:11; 2 Ki 13:4; 2 Ch 33:12
  • Nehemiah:
    • Ne 5:19; Ne 13:31
    • Da 9:17
• Promises relating to the favour of God
  • Le 26:9; Ps 5:12; Ps 30:5
• The OT predicts a future age of God’s favour
  • Is 49:8
  • See also Is 60:10; Is 61:2; Eze 36:9

Implications for believers of the grace and mercy of God

• God’s grace and mercy are to influence the character and conduct of believers
  • Ro 6:1–2
  • See also Ac 11:23; Ro 6:14; Ro 12:1; Tt 2:11–12
• Believers must humbly rely on God’s grace and mercy
  • Ga 2:21
  • See also Pr 3:34; Jas 4:6; Jon 2:8; Ro 2:4; 2 Co 6:1–2
• God’s grace strengthens believers for service
  • Eph 3:7–8
  • See also 1 Co 3:10; 2 Co 12:7–9; Ga 1:15–16; Eph 4:7; Eph 4:11

Illustrations of God’s grace and mercy

• God shows grace to Noah, saving him from the flood and afterwards establishing a covenant with him:
  • Ge 6:8; Ge 6:22; Ge 9:9–11; Jon 1:1–3; Jon 1:17; Jon 2:1–3; Jon 3:1–10; Lk 15:11–32

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