As Christians around the world celebrate the joyous occasion of Christmas, it is a time to reflect on the abundant grace and mercy bestowed upon us through the birth of Jesus Christ. The Christmas story is a testament to God’s extraordinary love for humanity, as He sent His Son to offer salvation and reconcile us to Himself. In this article, we will explore a selection of Christmas Bible verses that illuminate the themes of grace and mercy.
These verses remind us of the profound significance of Christ’s arrival, the forgiveness and redemption He brings, and the boundless love of our Heavenly Father. As we look into these Scriptures, may they inspire and deepen our understanding of God’s grace and mercy, and may they kindle a spirit of gratitude and awe as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Christmas Bible Verses On Grace And Mercy
1. Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
2. Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
3. John 1:16
“Out of his fullness, we have all received grace in place of grace already given.”
4. Titus 2:11
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
5. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
6. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
7. Romans 3:24
“And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
8. 1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.”
9. James 4:6
“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”
10. Ephesians 1:7-8
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.”
Mercy Amidst Christmas
11. Luke 6:36
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”
12. Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
13. Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
14. Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
15. Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”
16. Psalm 86:15
“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
17. Zechariah 7:9
“This is what the Lord Almighty said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.'”
18. Jude 1:2
“Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance.”
19. 1 Timothy 1:16
“But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.”
20. Ephesians 2:4-5
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
Embracing Redemption
21. Isaiah 43:25
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.”
22. Psalm 103:12
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”
23. Romans 5:20-21
“But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
24. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
25. Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us settle the matter,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.'”
26. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
27. Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
28. 1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
29. Ephesians 1:7
“In him, we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
30. Hebrews 8:12
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.”
Divine Mercy Revealed
31. Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
32. Ephesians 2:4
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy…”
33. Psalm 86:5
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
34. Lamentations 3:22
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.”
35. Joel 2:13
“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.”
36. Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
37. Micah 7:18-19
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea.”
38. Psalm 111:4
“He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.”
39. Nehemiah 9:31
“But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.”
40. Psalm 86:15
“But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”
Graceful Christmas Reflections
41. Romans 8:38-39
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
42. Psalm 136:26
“Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.”
43. 1 John 4:16
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”
44. Zephaniah 3:17
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
45. Romans 5:5
“And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
46. 1 Corinthians 13:13
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
47. Psalm 117:2
“For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.”
48. 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”
49. Ephesians 3:17-18
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.”
50. Psalm 136:1
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”
Gift of Grace
51. Ephesians 2:8
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.”
52. Romans 3:24
“And all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”
53. Titus 3:7
“So that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.”
54. 2 Corinthians 9:8
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
55. Romans 11:6
“And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.”
56. Hebrews 4:16
“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”
57. Acts 15:11
“No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.”
58. Romans 5:2
“Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.”
59. Ephesians 1:6
“To the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.”
60. 1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm, and steadfast.”
Mercy’s Message
61. Psalm 145:9
“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
62. Psalm 103:8
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”
63. Exodus 34:6
“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.'”
64. Psalm 86:5
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.”
65. Isaiah 49:13
“Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.”
66. Joel 2:13
“Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.”
67. Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.”
68. Psalm 111:4
“He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate.”
69. Psalm 116:5
“The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.”
70. Lamentations 3:22-23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
Christmas Verses Portraying God’s Boundless Mercy and Love
71. Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
72. Romans 6:14
“For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.”
73. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
74. Titus 2:11
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.”
75. Romans 5:15
“But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!”
76. 2 Timothy 1:9
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time.”
77. Romans 4:16
“Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.”
78. Hebrews 12:15
“See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”
79. Ephesians 2:5
“Made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
80. 2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor so that you through his poverty might become rich.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Christmas season provides us with a beautiful opportunity to meditate on the themes of grace and mercy found in the Bible. The birth of Jesus Christ represents the ultimate expression of God’s grace, as He extends His unmerited favour to a fallen world. Through Christ’s coming, we witness the manifestation of God’s mercy, as He offers forgiveness and redemption to all who believe. The Christmas Bible verses on grace and mercy remind us of the immeasurable love and compassion of our Heavenly Father, who sent His Son to reconcile us to Himself.
As we reflect on these verses and celebrate the birth of Jesus, may we be filled with gratitude for the grace and mercy extended to us, and may we extend that same grace and mercy to others. Let us embody the spirit of Christmas throughout the year, sharing the message of God’s love, grace, and mercy with those around us.
