by admin | Jul 24, 2025 | Justice and Mercy, Section Seven
It was brought to my attention recently in Matthew 12:18-21 that “Matthew’s and the Holy Spirit’s word choices deserve a fuller consideration”1 (Matthew 12:18 ESV). “Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my...
by admin | Jan 29, 2013 | Justice and Mercy, Section Two
When I focused on God’s law as the primary revelation of his will, justice and mercy seemed like oppositional concepts. Justice meant the uniform application of law (punishment mainly) and mercy was an exception to that uniform application. As justice increased...