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 is said of the tender compassion of God?
Why must justifying faith lay hold upon both the death and the resurrection of Christ?
Did God's chosen people receive Christ when He came?
What similar charge was brought against the Apostle Paul?
Through whom did God create the world?
What title was given to the fourth state of the church?
What promise was made to Abraham concerning the land?

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