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How do we know God is just in showing mercy?

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God is just in showing mercy because Christ's sacrifice fully satisfied divine justice for His people.

The justice of God in showing mercy is demonstrated through the redemptive work of Christ. In Exodus 34:6-7, we see that while God is merciful and gracious, He will not clear the guilty without justice being served. The death of Christ was the ultimate display of God's justice and mercy converging, as He paid the penalty for the sins of His people. Hebrews 9:26 emphasizes that Christ came to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself, ensuring that while mercy is extended to the sinner, it does not come at the expense of justice. Therefore, God is just in forgiving sin because Christ's perfect righteousness and sacrifice uphold His justice while allowing Him to show mercy.
Scripture References: Exodus 34:6-7, Hebrews 9:26

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