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.

What was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
How complete was Christ's victory over death?
In what other statement is the same truth emphasized?
What is to be the fate of those who, instead of worshipping God, engage in this false worship?
By what authority was Sunday Sabbath-keeping instituted?
What has been promised in order that man may be redeemed from this condition?
18. Lest the Gentile grafts should boast, saying that the Jews were broken off to let them come in, what warning is given them?

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