What does the Bible teach about justice and mercy in the context of salvation?
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Justice and mercy are reconciled through Christ's sacrifice, satisfying God's righteousness while extending grace to believers.
The reconciliation of justice and mercy is profoundly illustrated in Romans 5:21, where Paul states that grace reigns through righteousness by Jesus Christ. The justice of God demands punishment for sin, which Christ satisfied through His sacrificial death on the cross, providing a way for mercy to be extended to sinners. Psalm 85:10 reflects this harmony, showing how mercy and truth meet and righteousness and peace kiss each other. As believers, we embrace this truth, recognizing that through faith in Christ, we are granted mercy while God's justice is wholly satisfied, ensuring a relationship with the Father.
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