God's justice and mercy coexist perfectly in the sacrifice of Christ, who fulfilled the law and paid for our sins.
The coexistence of God's justice and mercy is most clearly seen at the cross. Psalm 61:4 states God is just, never calling the unclean clean. However, through Christ's sacrifice, justice is served—sin is punished, and mercy is extended to believers. This is beautifully illustrated with the Ark of the Covenant where justice and mercy met. Two cherubims represent these attributes, embracing each other—not in opposition but in harmony. Through Christ, who bore the penalty for our sins, God can be both just and the justifier of those who believe, illustrating the deep grace available to us in the Gospel.
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