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What does the Bible say about God's mercy and truth?

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The Bible teaches that mercy and truth meet together in Christ, allowing for God's mercy to be shown while maintaining His justice.

In Psalm 85:10, we find that 'mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.' This illustrates how God's mercy does not compromise His truth or justice. For God to show mercy, sin must be atoned for, which is precisely what Christ accomplished as our substitute. He took the wrath of God for the sins of His people, thus satisfying divine justice, allowing God's mercy to flow freely to those who believe in Him. This is a cornerstone of sovereign grace theology, emphasizing that salvation is based on Christ’s righteousness imputed to sinners, not on their own merit.
Scripture References: Psalm 85:10, Psalm 108:4, Psalm 25:10, Romans 3:24-26, Isaiah 42:6, Psalm 61, Proverbs 16:6, Psalm 117, John 1:16, Psalm 61:7, Psalm 85, Romans 3:26

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