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.

How many may receive this gift?
What exhortation is based on the fact that God has forgiven us?
What, therefore, did God say He would make?
Why did God confide in Abraham, and commit sacred trusts to him?
Why was further instruction concerning this vision necessary ?
How had they done this?
What definite period is mentioned under this trumpet?

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