God is forgiving and loving towards sinful humanity through Jesus’ atoning death.
God’s grace and mercy are made known in Jesus Christ
Jn 1:16-17
The abundance of God’s grace and mercy
Eph 2:4-8 Also See 2Sa 24:14 1Ch 21:13; Ps 69:13; 84:11; 102:13; Ro 2:4; 5:17; 9:23; 1Ti 1:14
God’s grace and mercy are always unearned and unmerited
Dt 7:7-8 Also See Deut 9:5-6; Eze 36:22; Da 9:18; Ro 9:16; Eph 1:6; 2:8-9; 3:8; Tit 3:5
God’s grace and mercy are a source of blessing
Ge 21:1-2 Also See Ge 33:11; 1Sa 2:21
God’s grace and mercy are expressed in the covenant relationship
Jer 31:3 Hebrew “hesed” (translated as “love,” “loving-kindness,” “unfailing love”) expresses specifically the grace and mercy that underlie the covenant relationship.Also See Ex 34:6; Dt 7:9,12; Ne 9:17; Ps 6:4; Isa 55:3; La 3:22,32
Salvation comes by grace
Tit 2:11 Also See Mk 10:25-27 Jesus Christ’s words to his disciples; Ro 5:15; Eph 1:5-6; 2:8; 2Ti 1:9-10
This is ultimately shown in the cross of Jesus Christ Ro 3:24-25 Also See Ro 5:8; Eph 1:7; Heb 2:9; 2Pe 1:10-11
God’s grace and mercy are offered to sinners.
Punishment is withheld Ezr 9:13 Also See 2Ki 13:22-23; Eze 20:15-17; Hos 11:8; Joel 2:13
Sin is forgiven Mic 7:18; 1Jn 1:9 Also See Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13; Isa 55:7; Jer 3:12; 33:8; Da 9:9
Sinners’ prayers are heard Ps 51:1; Lk 18:13-14 Also See Ps 6:2-3; 123:3; Hab 3:2
The favour of God
Examples of those who found favour with God Ge 4:4 Abel; Ge 6:8 Noah; Ex 33:12 Moses; Jdg 6:17-18 Gideon; 1Sa 2:26 Samuel; 7:27-28 Ezra; Lk 1:30 Mary; Lk 2:52 Jesus Christ; Ac 7:46 David