Justice does not require conquest and coercion. It is achieved through mercy and compassion. A soft word is stronger than the ...

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Luke ...

Romans has a lot to say about the wrath of God. In fact, the word is found there more than in any New Testament book other than Revelation. No on ...

The Message’s rendering of verses 8–10 is noteworthy: “God is sheer mercy and grace; not easily angered, he’s rich in love. He doesn’t endlessly nag and scold, nor hold grudges forever.