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What does the Bible say about God’s mercy and long-suffering?

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The Bible shows that God's mercy and long-suffering are central to His character, as exemplified in the life of Methuselah and God's dealings with humanity.

The scriptures reveal God's mercy and long-suffering as integral aspects of His nature. For instance, Methuselah, who lived 969 years, symbolizes God’s patience and mercy before His judgment through the flood. Genesis 5 indicates that Methuselah's very name suggests that when he dies, judgment will come, illustrating God's delay as an act of mercy, giving humanity time to repent. The Apostle Peter emphasizes this point in 2 Peter 3:9, where it states that God is not willing that any of His people should perish, but desires all to come to repentance. Such long-suffering highlights God's continual grace and the desire for His elect to be saved.
Scripture References: Genesis 5; 2 Peter 3:9

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