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.
By whom were the men directed who thus spoke for God?
In what does God delight?
How many may receive this gift?
How was the conquest of Medo-Persia by Grecia foretold in this symbolic prophecy?
What else has He promised to do?
What special blessings were conferred on the Israelites?
To what Old Testament promise did Peter evidently refer?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle