Long-suffering of God, the

Long-suffering of God, the

Is part of his character
Exodus 34:6 ; Numbers 14:18 ; Psalms 86:15
Salvation, the object of
2 Peter 3:15
Through Christs intercession
Luke 13:8
Should lead to repentance
Romans 2:4 ; 2 Peter 3:9
An encouragement to repent
Joel 2:13
Exhibited in forgiving sins
Romans 3:25
EXERCISED TOWARD
- His people
  Isaiah 30:18 ; Ezekiel 20:17
- The wicked
  Romans 9:22 ; 1 Peter 3:20
Plead in prayer
Jeremiah 15:15
Limits set to
Genesis 6:3 ; Jeremiah 44:22
THE WICKED
- Abuse
  Ecclesiastes 8:11 ; Matthew 24:48 Matthew 24:49
- Despise
  Romans 2:4
- Punished for despising
  Nehemiah 9:30 ; Matthew 24:48-51 ; Romans 2:5
Illustrated
Luke 13:6 Luke 13:9
Exemplified
- Manasseh
  2 Chronicles 33:10-13
- Israel
  Psalms 78:38 ; Isaiah 48:9
- Jerusalem
  Matthew 23:37
- Paul
  1 Timothy 1:16

Bibliography Information

Torrey, R.A., Reverand. "Entry for 'Long-suffering of God, the'". "The New Topical Text Book". . 1897.