The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21 God reveals himself in the Old Testament as a God of grace and mercy who shows love to His people, not because they deserve it, but because of His own desire to have a personal relationship with His people. He is faithful to the promises He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Justice is described as getting the punishment we deserve. Mercy is described as God sparing us…
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God’s Abounding Love
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children. Psalm 103:8, 11, 17 Isn’t it wonderful how God is slow to anger? He is so patient with us. Here we sin. We put idols in our lives. We put Go on the back burner. We are more concerned about what we get out of God, then caring and loving God. We make deals…