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.

Unto whom will the saints forever ascribe praise?
What followed immediately after the gaoler and his family had accepted Christ as their Saviour?
What did John declare concerning Him?
What question was asked in the vision of Daniel 8?
5. Does the second, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, or tenth commandment indicate the author of the Decalogue?
Referring to Peter's coming sore trial, for what did Christ say He had prayed?
Who are heirs of the promise?

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