Mercy

You've heard that God is merciful. But have you ever wondered what that actually means?

Mercy is one of the most misunderstood words in Christianity.

Some think mercy means God ignores sin. Others think it means there are no consequences. Still others think mercy is weakness.

All miss the point.

Mercy is not getting what you do deserve. And it's the heart of God.

In Mercy, you'll discover:

Part One: Understanding Mercy

What mercy is not (ignoring sin, weakness, "anything goes")

What mercy actually is (not getting what you deserve, compassion in action)

God's mercy in the Old Testament (Adam, Cain, David, Jonah, Hosea)

God's mercy in the New Testament (Jesus, the thief on the cross, the prodigal son, Paul)

Part Two: Receiving Mercy

Why God shows mercy (because He is merciful, to lead you to repentance, to display His glory)

The posture of receiving mercy (humility, empty hands, honest confession)

The danger of rejecting mercy (hardening your heart, presumption, the unforgivable sin)

Part Three: Living Mercy

Becoming merciful – the call to forgive as you've been forgiven

Mercy in conflict – how to withhold what someone deserves

Mercy for your enemies – the hardest command

Mercy and justice – how they work together at the cross

Living daily as a mercy-giver

This book is not a theology textbook. It's a gentle, honest conversation with someone who has received far more mercy than they deserve—and who wants to help you do the same.

If you're struggling to forgive, wrestling with guilt, or wondering how to show mercy to someone who hurt you—this book is for you.

You've been shown mercy. Now show mercy.