Romans 5:20-21
Now the law of Moses was introduced [into the world] in order to cause sin to increase [i.e., it defined many things to be wrong that were previously not regarded as sin]. But with the increase of sin, God's unearned favor increased all the more.
Ephesians 1:6
so that we would praise His glorious, unearned favor, which was freely given to us through the One whom God loved [i.e., Christ].
Ephesians 1:8
which He lavished on us. [He used] wisdom and understanding,
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who has great love for us and abundant mercy [toward us],
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Summary
The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
Lord is gracious
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Lord is gracious
Romans 5:20
Now the law of Moses was introduced [into the world] in order to cause sin to increase [i.e., it defined many things to be wrong that were previously not regarded as sin]. But with the increase of sin, God's unearned favor increased all the more.
Ephesians 1:6
so that we would praise His glorious, unearned favor, which was freely given to us through the One whom God loved [i.e., Christ].
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who has great love for us and abundant mercy [toward us],