Ephesians 2:4-5 (LSB) 4 But God, being rich in mercy because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved…
Yesterday we discussed grace; receiving favor/kindness we don’t deserve.
Today we will discuss mercy; not receiving punishment we do deserve.
These two, grace and mercy, go hand in hand, leading us toward God and a repentant heart.
Mercy: the compassionate treatment of those in distress, specifically involving the withholding of deserved punishment or the relief of misery.
Original Greek: Eleos
In the verses above, Ephesians 2:4-5, we learn that because of His great love for us, God displayed mercy toward us even while we were dead in our transgressions (sins), making us alive in Christ.
Thank you, Father!
What is this mercy that Paul speaks of in these verses?
Let’s examine it and break it down so we can be sure to understand it correctly.
As seen in the short definition above, mercy in its simplest definition is when someone has the right and the cause to punish us, but they choose not to do so.
Our sin and blatant rebellion against God give Him the right to punish us; to condemn us to eternal separation from Him.
God’s compassion toward us prevents us from receiving the judgement that we deserve.
It is in becoming aware of, and recognizing, His grace and mercy toward us that our heart changes.
We become repentant, displaying genuine remorse for our sin.
Tomorrow, we will discuss that oh-so-important word, repentance.
We hope you will join us!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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