God's mercy is His compassionate love that withholds judgment and grants forgiveness, as illustrated in several passages.
God's mercy can be defined as His compassionate love and kindness that not only withholds the judgment we deserve but also actively bestows upon us grace we do not deserve. Texts like Titus 3:5 affirm that salvation comes according to His mercy, underscoring that our righteousness does not contribute to our salvation. Instead, it is through Christ's sacrifice that we receive this mercy. Additionally, Psalms illustrate God's mercy as being from everlasting to everlasting, showcasing its eternal nature (Psalm 103:17). This displays mercy as both a fundamental attribute of God and a cornerstone for those He saves, prompting believers to live out that same mercy towards others.
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