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.

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What is the condition of one who lacks these graces?
Is there danger of believers losing their hold on Christ?
What will follow this great conflagration?

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