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.
 


16. When the prodigal son, in the parable, repented and turned toward home, what did his father do?
In reply to his inquiry concerning salvation, what was the Philippian gaoler told to do?
What inspired Prayer sets the standard of Christian experience?
What solemn charge was given him concerning his public work?
What will God allow to come to those who reject truth?
From what time was Christ, the Word, associated with God, the Father?
How does the Sunday law of Charles 11, of 1676, read?

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