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 does God design that His Word shall be to us in this world of darkness, sin, and death?
What additional curse came as the result of the first sin?
Through what was the original creation wrought?
In what words does Christ recognize marriage as of God?
What was contained in the second apartment?
What is to endure throughout all generations?
Why did Christ say the meek are blessed?

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