Many Christians would describe justice and mercy as being at odds with one another, but most confessions of the faith, such as the SLBC and the Westminster Confession, say that God is most just and He is most merciful. But if they are in opposition to one another, how can God be both merciful and just?
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Timecodes
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:57 Sproul
00:10:50 Definition of Justice
00:15:52 Definition of Mercy
00:24:51 Overlooking Sin
00:37:02 Vengeance vs Justice
00:46:08 Justice in Man’s Law
00:49:14 Importance of Justice
01:00:51 Mercy in the Law
Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC
Permanent Hosts – Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
Technical Director – Timothy Kaiser
Theme Music – Gabriel Hudelson