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.

Upon how many of the human race did death pass as the result of Adam's transgression?
What additional curse came as the result of the first sin?
How complete is the salvation obtained in Christ?
Against what are husbands cautioned?
Why did the Lord abhor the Canaanites?
How was the faithfulness of this church commended?
What warning has been given us through the Apostle Peter?

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