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Karl Barth on Christ as Mercy - Christocentric (Lamentations 3:22-23)

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"God's mercies find their fullness in Christ—He is the steadfast love that never ceases. Each morning we wake to Christ, to His finished work, to His living presence. 'Great is Thy faithfulness' is sung ultimately about Him: the same yesterday, today, and forever." — Karl Barth. Christocentric: Christ as mercy.

Topics & Themes

Christfullnessfinished workpresenceyesterday today forever

Scripture References

Lamentations 3:22-23Hebrews 13:8

Emotional Tone

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Audience

adults

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