How did God reveal Himself to Moses?
Exod. 34:6, 7. God’s justice demands that the transgressor pay the penalty of transgression. Death is that penalty. So if justice alone were to prevail, all of us would die, for all of us have sinned. God, however, is merciful. His mercy makes it possible for the condemned sinner to live. God, in Jesus, paid the penalty for all who repent of their sins and accept Jesus as their Substitute. God’s mercy is great. But His justice is real. If we refuse to accept the provisions made for our salvation, then we will have to face full justice. What truth points out the mercy of God? Rom. 5:8. Let us suppose that the richest and most generous person on earth set up a trust fund with the simple provision that any person who wrote and asked could have $10,000. Would that multibillionnaire watch to see how many took advantage of the offer? Would that person be interested in knowing why some had not gotten the word and why, when they had heard, they did nothing about it? God the Father and God the
