God shows mercy to His people through the finished work of Christ, who satisfied His justice on their behalf (Micah 7:18-19).
The mercy of God is vividly demonstrated in the Gospel, as He extends grace to His chosen people through the work of Christ. Micah 7:18-19 states that God delights in mercy, forgiving sins and passing over transgressions for the remnant He preserves. This mercy is not mere tolerance but is rooted in the justice satisfied through Christ's sacrificial death. The believer's assurance rests on this foundation—Christ has borne the punishment for sin, enabling God to be both just and the Justifier, thus affirming God’s commitment to show mercy to His elect.
Commentary