The Bible reveals that God's justice and mercy meet perfectly in Christ's atoning work.
The dual nature of God as both just and merciful is beautifully illustrated in Psalm 85:10, illustrating how mercy and truth meet, and righteousness and peace kiss one another. This meeting occurs in the person of Jesus Christ, who, as the perfect mediator, satisfies God's wrath against sin while simultaneously extending mercy to sinners. God's commitment to justice is evident in His response to sin, which required a payment; however, His mercy allows that justice to be satisfied through the sacrificial death of Christ. This theological foundation provides assurance that God is both just in condemning sin and merciful in forgiving sinners who place their faith in Christ.
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