Heb. chesed, “divine love” (see Additional Note on Ps. 36). The supreme evidence of the love that God had for us is in the gift of His Son for the salvation of the human race (1 John 4:9, 10). Were it not for God’s merciful love no man could be saved.
According to thy word.
In the Word of God the way of salvation is made so clear that none need miss it. “God has spoken in the plainest language upon every subject that affects the salvation of the soul” (EGW RH Feb. 5, 1901). The Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation are a commentary on God’s love and mercy as these attributes operate, bringing salvation to sinners.