6686 mercy - Dictionary of Bible Themes

Dictionary of Bible Themes – 6686 mercy

Resources Dictionary of Bible Themes 6000 Sin and salvation 6600 Aspects of salvation 6686 mercy

6686 mercy

A quality of compassion, especially as expressed in God’s forgiveness of human sin. Scripture stresses God’s forbearance towards sinners. In his mercy, God shields sinners from what they deserve and gives gifts that they do not deserve.

This set of themes consists of the following:

6687	mercy, nature of God’s
6688	mercy, demonstration of God’s
6689	mercy, of Jesus Christ
6690	mercy, response to God’s
6691	mercy, human

Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.