Mercy is essential for salvation as it is the means through which God forgives sin and grants righteousness to sinners.
The necessity of mercy for salvation is underscored by the biblical teaching that all humans are 'by nature children of wrath' (Ephesians 2:3). Paul’s life serves as a powerful testimony, where despite being a blasphemer and persecutor, he obtained mercy. This illustrates the profound truth that we cannot rely on our righteousness or works for salvation; instead, we must depend solely on God's mercy. The gospel message asserts that through faith in Jesus Christ, who bore our sins and took God's wrath upon Himself, we can have forgiveness and reconciliation with God, which is only made possible by His mercy.
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