They Will Know we are Christians Because we are Merciful
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Mercy in the Bible
Mercy in the Bible
A characteristic of God.
A characteristic of God.
Not as “theologically deep” as some godly expectations of believers.
Not as “theologically deep” as some godly expectations of believers.
Generally less abstract and need based than other terms that span the theological/behavioral divide. Mercy will almost always be experienced in a specific deed or action, or the request for a specific deed or action.
Generally less abstract and need based than other terms that span the theological/behavioral divide. Mercy will almost always be experienced in a specific deed or action, or the request for a specific deed or action.
Old Testament
Old Testament
God does it. Often requested in times of duress.
God does it. Often requested in times of duress.
Generally not expected from other people.
Generally not expected from other people.
Jesus and Mercy
Jesus and Mercy
Behavior of people around Jesus
Behavior of people around Jesus
“Lord, have mercy on me!”
“Lord, have mercy on me!”
Transference of a request from God to Jesus.
Transference of a request from God to Jesus.
Texts
Texts
Jesus
Jesus
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
13 Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
7 And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless.
33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’
(Parable of the wicket servant)
(Parable of the wicket servant)
Reciprocal mercy is expected of believers.
Other NT
Other NT
8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
22 And have mercy on those who doubt;
23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
Summary
Summary
God-like behavior.
God-like behavior.
Practical Mercy.
Practical Mercy.
“Theological mercy.” (Jude)
“Theological mercy.” (Jude)