Psalm 103:17
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17 But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting
On those who fear Him,
And His righteousness to children’s children,
Psalm 100:5
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5 For the Lord is good;
(A)His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.
Ephesians 2:4-7
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4 But God, (A)who is rich in mercy, because of His (B)great love with which He loved us, 5 (C)even when we were dead in trespasses, (D)made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together (E)in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in (F)His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
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Exodus 20:6
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6 but (A)showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
2 Peter 1:1
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Greeting the Faithful
1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and (A)apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who have [a]obtained (B)like[b] precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
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- 2 Peter 1:1 received
- 2 Peter 1:1 faith of the same value
2 Timothy 1:9
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9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, (A)not according to our works, but (B)according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus (C)before time began,
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2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
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Stand Fast
13 But we are [a]bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God (A)from the beginning (B)chose you for salvation (C)through [b]sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, 14 to which He called you by our gospel, for (D)the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 under obligation
- 2 Thessalonians 2:13 being set apart by
Ephesians 1:4-8
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4 just as (A)He chose us in Him (B)before the foundation of the world, that we should (C)be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 (D)having predestined us to (E)adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, (F)according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, (G)by which He [a]made us accepted in (H)the Beloved.
7 (I)In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to (J)the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and [b]prudence,
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- Ephesians 1:6 Lit. bestowed grace (favor) upon us
- Ephesians 1:8 understanding
Romans 15:8
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8 Now I say that (A)Jesus Christ has become a [a]servant to the circumcision for the truth of God, (B)to confirm the promises made to the fathers,
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- Romans 15:8 minister
Romans 8:28-30
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28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those (A)who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom (B)He foreknew, (C)He also predestined (D)to be conformed to the image of His Son, (E)that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined, these He also (F)called; whom He called, these He also (G)justified; and whom He justified, these He also (H)glorified.
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Romans 3:21-25
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God’s Righteousness Through Faith
21 But now (A)the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, (B)being witnessed by the Law (C)and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all [a]and on all who believe. For (D)there is no difference; 23 for (E)all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified [b]freely (F)by His grace (G)through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, 25 whom God set forth (H)as a [c]propitiation (I)by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over (J)the sins that were previously committed,
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- Romans 3:22 NU omits and on all
- Romans 3:24 without any cost
- Romans 3:25 mercy seat
Romans 1:17
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17 For (A)in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, (B)“The just shall live by faith.”
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Acts 13:32-34
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32 And we declare to you glad tidings—(A)that promise which was made to the fathers. 33 God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus. As it is also written in the second Psalm:
(B)‘You are My Son,
Today I have begotten You.’
34 And that He raised Him from the dead, no more to return to [a]corruption, He has spoken thus:
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- Acts 13:34 the state of decay
- Acts 13:34 blessings
Psalm 136
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Thanksgiving to God for His Enduring Mercy
136 Oh, (A)give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
(B)For His mercy endures forever.
2 Oh, give thanks to (C)the God of gods!
For His mercy endures forever.
3 Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords!
For His mercy endures forever:
4 To Him (D)who alone does great wonders,
For His mercy endures forever;
5 (E)To Him who by wisdom made the heavens,
For His mercy endures forever;
6 (F)To Him who laid out the earth above the waters,
For His mercy endures forever;
7 (G)To Him who made great lights,
For His mercy endures forever—
8 (H)The sun to rule by day,
For His mercy endures forever;
9 The moon and stars to rule by night,
For His mercy endures forever.
10 (I)To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn,
For His mercy endures forever;
11 (J)And brought out Israel from among them,
For His mercy endures forever;
12 (K)With a strong hand, and with [a]an outstretched arm,
For His mercy endures forever;
13 (L)To Him who divided the Red Sea in two,
For His mercy endures forever;
14 And made Israel pass through the midst of it,
For His mercy endures forever;
15 (M)But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
For His mercy endures forever;
16 (N)To Him who led His people through the wilderness,
For His mercy endures forever;
17 (O)To Him who struck down great kings,
For His mercy endures forever;
18 (P)And slew famous kings,
For His mercy endures forever—
19 (Q)Sihon king of the Amorites,
For His mercy endures forever;
20 (R)And Og king of Bashan,
For His mercy endures forever—
21 (S)And gave their land as a [b]heritage,
For His mercy endures forever;
22 A heritage to Israel His servant,
For His mercy endures forever.
23 Who (T)remembered us in our lowly state,
For His mercy endures forever;
24 And (U)rescued us from our enemies,
For His mercy endures forever;
25 (V)Who gives food to all flesh,
For His mercy endures forever.
26 Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.
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- Psalm 136:12 Mighty power
- Psalm 136:21 inheritance
Micah 6:5
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5 O My people, remember now
What (A)Balak king of Moab counseled,
And what Balaam the son of Beor answered him,
From [a]Acacia Grove to Gilgal,
That you may know (B)the righteousness of the Lord.”
Jeremiah 33:24-26
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24 “Have you not considered what these people have spoken, saying, ‘The two families which the Lord has chosen, He has also cast them off’? Thus they have (A)despised My people, as if they should no more be a nation before them.
25 “Thus says the Lord: ‘If (B)My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not (C)appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth, 26 (D)then I will (E)cast away the descendants of Jacob and David My servant, so that I will not take any of his descendants to be rulers over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For I will cause their captives to return, and will have mercy on them.’ ”
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Jeremiah 31:3
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3 The Lord has appeared [a]of old to me, saying:
“Yes, (A)I have loved you with (B)an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have (C)drawn you.
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- Jeremiah 31:3 Lit. from afar
Isaiah 51:6
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6 (A)Lift up your eyes to the heavens,
And look on the earth beneath.
For (B)the heavens will vanish away like smoke,
(C)The earth will grow old like a garment,
And those who dwell in it will die in like manner;
But My salvation will be (D)forever,
And My righteousness will not be [a]abolished.
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- Isaiah 51:6 broken
Isaiah 41:8
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8 “But you, Israel, are My servant,
Jacob whom I have (A)chosen,
The descendants of Abraham My (B)friend.
Psalm 118:1
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Praise to God for His Everlasting Mercy
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Psalm 90:16
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16 Let (A)Your work appear to Your servants,
And Your glory to their children.
Psalm 89:1-2
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Remembering the Covenant with David, and Sorrow for Lost Blessings
A [a]Contemplation of (A)Ethan the Ezrahite.
89 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;
With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.
2 For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever;
(B)Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”
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- Psalm 89:1 Heb. Maschil
Psalm 25:6
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6 Remember, O Lord, (A)Your tender mercies and Your lovingkindnesses,
For they are from of old.
Psalm 22:31
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31 They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born,
That He has done this.
Deuteronomy 10:15
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15 The Lord delighted only in your fathers, to love them; and He chose their [a]descendants after them, you above all peoples, as it is this day.
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- Deuteronomy 10:15 Lit. seed
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