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.

After the Flood, what came in consequence of further apostasy from God?
What is the first and primary evidence of our acceptance with God?
Why was it necessary to make this atonement?
How was the flood stayed, and Satan's -design defeated?
For whose sake did Christ say the period of papal persecution would be shortened?
What promise is made to those who look for Him?
What did David say with reference to his being afflicted?

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