How do we know that God's mercy is real?

The realness of God's mercy is illustrated through His interactions with sinners throughout scripture—the story of the woman caught in adultery serves as a profound example. Jesus does not condemn her; instead, He offers her mercy and calls her to repentance. This reflects the heart of God who is willing to forgive and restore. As Romans 5:8 states, 'But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.' The overarching narrative of redemption through Christ continuously affirms that God's mercy triumphs over judgment and that His grace is available to all who believe.