The Mercy of God

Speaking the Truth in Love

Murray Wade
01/06/25 - Knoxville TV

THE MERCY OF GOD [live call in: (865) 215-4337]

A definition of mercy is compassion; pity for the undeserving and the guilty. Used both by man and God; lovingkindness; mercy is granted to the faithful. We would like to have a focused study on the Mercy of God tonight.

I. THE POWER OF GOD'S MERCY

A. God's mercy can deliver (Psalm 109:21-31, Luke 1:50)

B. God's mercy comes through Jesus (Ephesians 2:4-6)

C. God's mercy endures forever (Psalm 138:8)

D. God's mercy is longsuffering (1 Timothy 1:13-16)

1. The example of God's mercy toward Ninevah (Jonah 3:1-4:2)

2. The example of God's mercy toward Israel (Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 2:36-39, 3:12-26, 7:35-53)

II. TO OBTAIN MERCY WE MUST SHOW MERCY [Lovingkindness (loving+kind)]

A. Blessed are those who show mercy (Matthew 5:7)

B. Mercy triumphs over judgement (Matthew 9:12-13, 23:23; James 2:13)

C. The example of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)

D. Peter says that we must do things to obtain mercy (1 Peter 1:5-2:10)

Through faith (1:5), Faith must be tested (1:7), "Therefore gird up your loins" (1:13), Be holy in conduct (1:15), Believe in God (1:21), Be purified in obeying the truth (1:22), Lay aside all evil (2:1), Come to Him (2:4), Believe on Him (2:6-7), Proclaim praises of Him (2:9)

E. God's mercy is conditional! (Exodus 20:4-6, Luke 1:50)

III. THE MERCY OF GOD IS SHOWN IN JESUS CHRIST

A. Because of His great love for us He made us alive with Christ (Eph. 2:4-6)

B. The mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life (Jude 20-21)

CONCLUSION

According to His mercy He saved us (Titus 3:1-7). Why not humble yourself to the one who died for you?

We invite all in our audience to our Bible studies on Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday morning at 9am. We would love to study God’s together with you! Please check the scriptures we have covered tonight. We want to help you in any way we can. Contact us for Bible studies by telephone, e-mail, or simply come to one of our assemblies. Contact: We assemble at 225 North Purdue Ave. in Oak Ridge at 9am on Sundays and 7pm on Wednesdays; oakridgechurch.com; david.barry@oakridgechurch.com, murray.wade@oakridgechurch.com; (865) 693-1416.

Our next live program is planned for February 3, 2025 when we plan to study “Is Jerusalem Holy Anymore?” and we hope to see you next time on "Speaking The Truth In Love".