Which New Testament teachings align with God's character in Psalm 145:8? Psalm 145:8 — A Portrait of the LORD “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.” Grace Revealed in the New Testament • John 1:14, 16-17 — “The Word became flesh… full of grace and truth… From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” • Acts 15:11 — “We believe it is through the grace of the Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” • Ephesians 2:4-9 — God is “rich in mercy… It is by grace you have been saved… not by works.” • Romans 3:24 — We are “justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” • Hebrews 4:16 — Approach “the throne of grace… to receive mercy and find grace to help in our time of need.” Compassion Demonstrated by Jesus • Matthew 9:36 — “He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” • Mark 1:41 — “Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. ‘I am willing,’ He said. ‘Be clean!’” • Luke 7:13 — “When the Lord saw her, He was moved with compassion for her and said, ‘Do not weep.’” • Hebrews 2:17-18 — Jesus became fully human “so that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest.” • Hebrews 4:15 — Our High Priest “is able to sympathize with our weaknesses.” Slow to Anger — Divine Patience • Romans 2:4 — God’s “kindness, tolerance, and patience” are meant to lead us to repentance. • 2 Peter 3:9 — “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise… but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish.” • 1 Timothy 1:16 — In Paul, Christ “display[ed] His perfect patience as an example.” • Luke 13:6-9 — Parable of the fig tree pictures God giving extra time for fruit to appear. • James 1:19 — Believers are urged to mirror this trait: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.” Abounding in Loving Devotion • John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son.” • Romans 5:8 — “God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” • Ephesians 3:17-19 — Paul prays we “grasp… the breadth and length and height and depth” of Christ’s love. • 1 John 3:1 — “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God.” • 1 John 4:9-10 — Love defined: God “sent His one and only Son into the world… He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” • Romans 8:38-39 — Nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Living in Step with His Character • Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” • Colossians 3:12-13 — “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience… forgive as the Lord forgave you.” • Luke 6:36 — “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” • Galatians 5:22-23 — The Spirit’s fruit includes love, kindness, patience, and gentleness—traits that mirror Psalm 145:8. |
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