LONG-SUFFERING OF GOD, THE

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