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.

Of whom did Christ say the Scriptures testify?
In what other way is this same truth stated?
How does Jesus, through the Spirit, seek an entrance to every heart?
What was indicated by the mixture of clay and iron in the feet and toes of the image?
What else did Jesus do on the Sabbath?
What false idea of this gathering were some to hold?
Through whom will come this redemption from the grave?

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