2. God's Goodness

God is infinitely good. On one hand he is holy, righteous and just in a way which is far above us. And just as a surgeon of character and competence is ruthless against a tumor which threatens the life of his patient, God has taken an uncompromising stand against evil in the world he created to be good. He has justly decreed the death penalty for sin.

Fortunately for the human race, God is also loving, merciful and gracious. His love and grace are so great that he sent his only son to pay the death penalty in our place, so that he might offer forgiveness and reconciliation as gifts. In this way he is able to be perfectly loving and gracious without in any way compromising his integrity or the demands of justice.