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How do we know that God's mercy is extended to sinners?

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God's mercy is extended to sinners, as demonstrated in the parable of the publican, who went home justified by appealing for mercy (Luke 18:13-14).

The extension of God's mercy to sinners is a central theme in Scripture, most vividly portrayed in the parable of the publican in Luke 18:13-14. The publican, feeling unworthy, earnestly cries out, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner.' This plea highlights the posture of a humble heart that acknowledges its need for divine mercy. The parable culminates in Jesus' declaration that the publican, rather than the Pharisee, returned home justified. This illustrates that justification is not based on human merit but solely on God's mercy.
Scripture References: Luke 18:13-14, Jude 1, 2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 51

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God Be Merciful to Me the Sinner
Bill McDaniel · Oct 30, 2016
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