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.

Where is the price of Christ's betrayal foretold?
What is said of the strength and wisdom of God?
What, therefore, did God do?
What is the essential teaching of the new covenant?
Why are they demanded now?
In perfecting character, what must come to all?
What did Paul say regarding our duty to the poor?

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