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What is the difference between grace and mercy?

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Grace is God giving us what we do not deserve, while mercy is God not giving us what we do deserve.

Grace and mercy are two critical aspects of God's character towards sinners. Grace refers to the unmerited favor of God—giving us blessings and salvation that we have not earned or deserved. Conversely, mercy is withholding the punishment that we rightly deserve for our sins. In the context of the sermon, the king reflects God's grace by freely offering mercy to the guilty, illustrating that true repentance and acknowledgment of guilt are prerequisites for experiencing God's merciful grace. This combination reveals the fullness of God's love in saving sinners.
Scripture References: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 145:9

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His Mercy
Bruce Crabtree · Mar 18, 2012
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