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 was the earth itself affected by Adam's sin ?
How then do all become children of God?
How is the true God distinguished from all false gods?
Of what did Christ say the Son of man is Lord?
How have the rich defrauded the laborers?
How many does Paul say will suffer persecution?
What is God's attitude toward the poor?

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