Since the Nicene Creed was written, the same one you repeat at every Mass you attend.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

By the way mercy and forgiveness come after the sinner's acknowledgement of sin, being contrite and trying very hard to not repeat it.  Not before.