outpouring of what theologians call common grace. God was patient with sin and delayed his judgment of it. Paul referred to this in his sermon on Mars Hill when he said that “in the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent” (Acts 17:30). That is true in the present as well. That is, while the gospel of grace is preached throughout the world, judgment is delayed. This is what Peter referred to when he observed that God “is patient with you, not wanting anyone