Who Is God? How do we know He is merciful and gracious? In this sermon by Pastor Seth Winterhalter, we examine what scripture reveals about God as a merciful, compassionate, and gracious God. This truth about God is revealed throughout the Old Testament. It is displayed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And it is affirmed in the New Testament. That God is merciful and gracious is the clear teaching of the Bible, and it calls us to believe it, receive it, and share it with everyone we encounter.