Mercy and Judgment — Part One
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February 18, 2001

Mercy and Judgment — Part One

by Alistair Begg

Luke 13:6
 (ID: 2205)

After discussing humanity’s crucial and urgent need for repentance, Jesus told His followers a parable about a fruitless fig tree and a merciful vineyard owner. As Alistair Begg notes, God, like the vineyard owner, is merciful to us by allowing us time to repent and bear fruit before He exacts His ultimate judgment. God’s wrath is severe, but His mercy is bountiful; we should not presume upon His patience another minute without repenting toward Him.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.