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1.God is FAITHF
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2. God is MERCIFUL
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A) He is looking fshow mercy
1. Repentance
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3. God is JUST
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Dikalos (Greek)*God always does the
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Both mean:Justice and
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*God's forgiveness isof His mercy, but also
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4. God is GENEROUSGen 22:14 A givMt 7:11
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5. God is JEALOUS (
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6. God is PERSONAL Give all your worries
He cares
Evidence? God desires- Acts 17:27
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Some of the ways H
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Some of the ways
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Some of the ways H
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