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 application did Jesus make of this prophecy?
Besides the court, how many parts had this sanctuary?
By what authority was Sunday Sabbath-keeping instituted?
Who made the Sabbath?
6. What would have been the result to the dead had not Christ procured their release from the grave?
In perfecting character, what must come to all?
How should we sympathize with others in their sorrows?

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