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.

To what extent has Christ suffered for sinners?
What three essentials for a Saviour are found in Christ?
How is such a baptism described?
For what is all Scripture profitable?
How is this expressed by Mark?
How, according to Luke, did Christ answer this question?
Who are to share this fate?

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