What explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?

Answer

'The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to
towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3: 9.

In what way is this comparison further explained?
What application did Jesus make of this prophecy?
Does faith exclude works?
How did Solomon's parents regard him as a child?
What part of the law of God especially has the Papacy thought to change?
What is our duty toward the outcast and wandering?
How readily will their wants be supplied?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle