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 one direct purpose of the incarnation of Christ?
What was He to take away in the midst of this week?
What has been one great characteristic of the Papacy?
Against whom do we wrestle?
What, aside from sin, causes more sorrow than all else?
From what ills will the saints he for ever delivered?
How enduring will be their pleasures?

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