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1 | What is mercy? | Matt 5:7 | DocTrinsograce | 153202 | ||
Hi, JRM... In the context of salvation, mercy generally means withholding merited punishment or judgment. Grace is a related term meaning granting unmerited favor. In simple terms, mercy is not getting what we deserve, and grace is getting what we do not deserve. In Him, Doc |
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2 | Merciful Sheep? | Matt 5:7 | Just Read Mark | 153246 | ||
Looking at the "sheep and goats" scene in Matthew 25:31-46. Are the human actions here examples of "mercy," or something else (like compassion)? Is this judgement scene an illustration of "Blessed are the merciful... ?" | ||||||
3 | Merciful Sheep? | Matt 5:7 | srbaegon | 153248 | ||
Hello JRM, I've often heard the definition of mercy is the withholding of judgment that is due. So in Matt 25, it would rightfully be called compassion. Steve |
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4 | Merciful Sheep? | Matt 5:7 | Just Read Mark | 153345 | ||
Hi Steve. Does that definition of "mercy" make sense in Luke 10:37? |
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