Long-Suffering of God, The

Is part of his character — Ex 34:6; Nu 14:18; Ps 86:15.

Salvation, the object of — 2Pe 3:15.

Through Christ’s intercession — Lu 13:8.

Should lead to repentance — Ro 2:4; 2Pe 3:9.

An encouragement to repent — Joe 2:13.

Exhibited in forgiving sins — Ro 3:25.

Exercised toward

His people. — Isa 30:18; Eze 20:17.

The wicked. — Ro 9:22; 1Pe 3:20.

Plead in prayer — Jer 15:15.

Limits set to — Ge 6:3; Jer 44:22.

The wicked

Abuse. — Ec 8:11; Mt 24:48,49.

Despise. — Ro 2:4.

Punished for despising. — Ne 9:30; Mt 24:48-51; Ro 2:5.

Illustrated — Lu 13:6,9.

Exemplified

Manasseh. — 2Ch 33:10-13.

Israel. — Ps 78:38; Isa 48:9.

Jerusalem. — Mt 23:37.

Paul. — 1Ti 1:16.