Divine patience in refraining from angry or vengeful, but deserved, punishment. In
Jer 15:15 it describes God’s allowing a prophet added life to complete his mission. In
Rom 2:4 God’s patience is held up for celebration and imitation, not despising, because it is intended to lead to repentance. In
Rom 3:25 Christ’s atoning work is the result of divine forbearance displayed by God’s passing over former human sins.
Jer 15:15
15O Lord, you know;
remember me and visit me,
and bring down retribution for me on my persecutors.
In your forbearance do not take me away;
know that on your ac ... View more
Rom 2:4
4Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience? Do you not realize that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
Rom 3:25
25whom God put forward as a sacrifice of atonement by his blood, effective through faith. He did this to show his righteousness, because in his divine forbearan ... View more
