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On Grace and Mercy Combined

Posted on April 15, 2016 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Grace and Mercy

If we are honest, the fact that we are not moral train wrecks has more to do with God’s grace than our ability to live out the Christian life. So why not extend that same grace to others?

Grace combined with even a modicum of mercy will have a powerful effect.

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