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Mercy and Grace
Tabatha Hopkins
Liberty University

Theology 104 Application Paper
Mercy and Grace
Mercy and grace are two key terms used when describing God’s character. We understand that His mercy and grace are made known in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 4:14-16 (New International Version), tells us that Jesus is the Son of God, he can empathize with our weaknesses, and although he was tempted, he never sinned. Next states “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Although mercy and grace often are used interchangeably, one should know separateness exists amidst the two.
Theological Definition: Grace
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Because of our sinful nature as humans, we deserve death. Romans 6:23 (NIV) states “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” By giving an atonement for our sin God shows us His mercy. Mercy is the act of not meeting justice when that justice is punitive. Because of our sinfulness, we deserve death and eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23; Isaiah 59:2), but God gave an atonement for sin and through it shows us mercy. That is, He does not deliver to the Christian the natural consequence of his sin which is damnation.
Biblical Foundation: Mercy
In the book of Genesis, mercy was not given to Noah as a result of him asking for it. God gave Noah instructions, by faith Noah obeyed Him and God blessed him. God showed Noah mercy and found him righteous. Genesis 7:1, (NIV) reads “The LORD then said to Noah, “Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation.” Jesus became sin on our behalf (2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV). And His death was the punishment due to

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