How does God show mercy to the most sinful individuals?

God’s mercy is evidenced through His consistent outreach to sinners throughout Scripture. For instance, in the gospels, Jesus met people at their point of need, such as the woman at the well (John 4) and Mary Magdalene, showing that His purpose was to save those who were lost. The act of repentance is not merely a one-time occurrence but an ongoing response to God’s grace as displayed in the lives of the transformed. This divine mercy provides hope and illustrates that no past is too dark for God to redeem, as demonstrated in 1 Timothy 1:15, where Paul calls himself the chief of sinners and yet experienced God's abundant grace.