Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

1. Mercy - On the day of judgment do you want Justice, Mercy or Grace? Does God offer mercy to the lost? Is there a time when mercy will end? Will there be mercy shown on the day of judgment?

2. Longsuffering - How long must we suffer? When we have suffered a long, long, long time - what then?

3. Pattern - Is the Bible a pattern, blueprint, for us to follow? Does the New Testament present a pattern for the church to follow in - salvation, worship, organization and work?

4. Life everlasting - How long is eternity? Will hell last any longer than heaven? Will those who are lost be "alive"? What does "life everlasting" promise for Christians?

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