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 was God's design in thus giving the Scriptures?
Does Christ possess these same attributes?
By what are men sanctified?
By what is the knowledge of sin?
And what is indicated as the lawful use of the law?
What is Neander's conclusion regarding this theory?
Is Christ coming again?

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