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 followed immediately after the gaoler and his family had accepted Christ as their Saviour?
What will result if correction is withheld?
What is said of those who read, hear, and keep the things contained in this book?
11. Where did the apostle see this same company a little later, and what did they have in their foreheads?
What scene in heaven was presented to the prophet as the seventh trumpet was about to sound?
How perfect does Christ tell us to be?
Where is this everlasting or eternal life?

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