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How do we know God's mercy is real and effective?

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God's mercy is seen as real and effective through the sacrificial work of Jesus Christ, which offers grace and righteousness to believers.

God's mercy is a fundamental concept in Reformed theology, emphasizing that it is solely by God's grace that we are saved. The Apostle Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 4:1 that 'therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not.' This underscores that our perseverance and service in the Christian life stem from the deep well of God's mercy, which He bestows upon us unconditionally through Christ.

Furthermore, Ephesians 2:4-5 states that 'God, who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ.' This means that the experience of God's mercy is not abstract; it is tangibly demonstrated in our spiritual resurrection through the work of Jesus. Through the blood of the Lamb, believers receive forgiveness and are made righteous, which is the ultimate expression of God's mercy. Thus, our assurance of God's mercy is anchored in Christ's completed work and the transformative effects it has on our lives.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 4:1, Ephesians 2:4-5

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