What explains God's apparent delay in dealing with Sin ?

Answer

'The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to
towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." 2 Peter 3: 9.

By what means was the image broken to pieces?
What message announces the judgment hour come?
How did death enter the world?
Who did He say would be saved?
Did the early disciples think that death would he the second coming of Christ?
What saying will then be brought to pass?
What comforting promise has God made concerning the sleeping saints?

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