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How does God's judgment connect to His mercy?

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God's judgment serves to highlight His mercy, as His fury was directed at Christ for the salvation of His elect (Isaiah 27:4).

The connection between God's judgment and His mercy is pivotal in Reformed theology. God's justice demands that sin be punished; however, in His mercy, He chose to pour out His wrath on Jesus instead of His people. This means that while judgement is a necessary response to sin, it also provides a backdrop against which God's mercy shines brightly. The declaration 'Fury is not in me' offers reassurance to believers that they are recipients of mercy, having escaped the penalty due to them through faith in Christ, who bore that punishment on their behalf.
Scripture References: Isaiah 27:4, Romans 3:25-26

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Fury Is Not In Me
Don Fortner · Apr 14, 2009
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