Why does God manifest such mercy and long-suffering toward men?

Answer

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

How perfect does Christ tell His followers to be?
How is the love of God supplied to the believer?
What loss do those sustain who do not accept Him?
How is the righteousness thus obtained described?
Does it matter what one believes, so long as he is sincere?
In what psalm was the resurrection of Christ foretold?
By what is the knowledge of sin?

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