Gwen Bryant Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 A. On the basis that there are righteous people living in Sodom, at least 10. B. God is a just God; God is a righteous God, as Judge of all the earth He must do the right thing in accordance with His character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEIRDRE INAMDAR Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? I am amazed at the faith and trust Abraham had in God.Abraham knew God and had a deep relationship with Him. I presume Abraham also had a deep love for his people and he was willing to stand in the gap and plead with the God of the Universe for the people he loved.The basis of his argument was that how could the righteous suffer for the deeds of the unrighteous. God willing to give in to Abraham's request reveals His mercy and love,as also His willing to listen to our requests.Our God works in partnership with His people,and I stand in awe of Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajtmaestro71 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham appeals to God's sense of justice when he serves as Lot's advocate to ensure that he is not destroyed with the Sodomites. Though He is merciful, God is Holy and Righteous, and will carry out all judgement against sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted October 15, 2005 Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham cared about the righteous, even if if there were onlya few and he was willing to intercede for them. God sent Jesus to the earth to die for our sins. He would have done that if there had only been one. As Abraham interceded for the righteous, Jesus sits at the right hand of god and intercedes for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda bass Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? Abraham asks God if He will destroy the righteous with the wicked. How does it relate to God's character? The gods of the nations around Abraham were not known for their righteousness, but rather for their sins. Yahweh is the righteous and holy God. He can be trusted to do what is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fran Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Abraham seems incredulous that what he knows of God does not seem to mesh at all with what God has chosen to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elder9 Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Abraham argued from God's own righteousness. That the judge of the whole earth would in fact act or do righteously. What God expects from us He Himself demonstrates. I believe that Abraham really put the ball in God's court, by asking Him what God would have asked of him should the situation arise. In essence, God you'd expect me to act right, now you do the same. The character of God is RIGHTEOUSNESS, He cannot act in contradiction to Himself. I believe that because God knows His children, (far more than we know ourselves) He wanted Abraham to pull out of himself the knowledge of God, that was self evident. It was another classroom experience, God teaching by hands on lesson His expectation of us, as He Himself would act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantanc Posted November 2, 2005 Report Share Posted November 2, 2005 Abrham is appealing to the righteous judgemennt of God, as God is always righteous in all circumstances. Abraham is face to face bargaining with God. God also went on considering Abraham's requests, as in this case ithey are for the safe keeping of righteous God's people. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalineshen Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? 1) The basis is that Abraham love his nephew Lot and hope our Lord to save his nephew and his family and the sity of Sodom. 2) Because God is merciful and righteous, he love all the person who live in the world and hope them in the mercy of him. And God is holy too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara1 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 The basis of the argument is that by killing the rightous the wicked would be able to use it in saying that God wasn't good to His beleivers . It relates to God's mercy and love ,and the fact that He is the ruler and judge of all the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Other than thinking of his relatives, he was imploring God to consider that there might also be others who believe in him and trust him to take care of them. God was telling Abraham to be righteous and just with his family, Abraham was asking God to do the same with 'HIS' family. God's character is righteous and just and he does care for his family. To inflict the same punishment on them as he did the unrighteous would not be according to his will and great mercy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesolu Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Abraham based his arguement on his understanding that God is not unjust, that He will destroy the righteous with the unrighteous people in Sodom. His ultimate aim was to intercede fro his nephew, Lot and his family, living in Sodom at that time. God is faithful. He will not allow the just to suffer wrong, and so God made provision for Sodom's intercession through Abraham. God is not interested in the death of sinners, but in their repentance. There is always remedy for sin through repentance. Jesus Christ came for the same purpose, to give us salvation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayjoy Posted January 24, 2006 Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 With the prayer of Abraham and the way He talked to God it only shows how near he is to God that he could boldy ask these questions repeatedly just to make sure that God will show mercy to the righteous dwelling in Sodom, Abraham knew very well that God will do whatever He say. The basis of Abraham's argument is that : will God destroy the sinner together with the righteous - ?? and God boldly said He wont- for the sake of the righteous. This shows that our God is just - He will judge us according to our ways, He give grace tot he righteous but will able to punish and bring destruction to those who choose to live in sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masika Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 The basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom is that , God is righteous and Holy .So He can be trusted to do what is right.If only He could have found the number of at least ten righteous people He could have not destroyed the city. God keep His word and He can work out His will and purpose in many ways . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 Here it is, Easter Sunday and I'm pondering as to the basis of Abraham's argument as to why God should spare Sodom. Thinking about our Savior, who gave His own blood that I might live and who I was which was saved by Him illustrates Abraham's knowledge of a just God, the One who would have no person to perish, at the cost of only one righteous man to ask of Him. A God who watches a world that is worse than Sodom and patiently waits for the one last person to be saved, the character of righteous God, Yahweh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Kid Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham argued with God based on His righteous justice. Was it fair to destroy the righteous with the wicked? God is a holy and just God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
april Posted May 9, 2006 Report Share Posted May 9, 2006 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? That God would not punish the righteous along with the wicked. and that He should spare the the city if there were only 10 good people there. Abraham was apealing to God's mercy, and love and justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony s. rapaglia Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Often we are urged to pray for others who have problems and difficulties.We see Abraham pleading God on behalf of Lot and his family.He is deeply concerned for their welfare and speaks for them as he speakes with God. This is similar to what we are ask to do.We are to reach out and help others who are in need.Prayer is a powerful means of doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MRose PD Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Abraham's basis is God's character again. He remind God of His righteousness. So, should He punished Sodom even if there are some good people left living there? Should He punished the wicked together with the good ones? It seems not His character at all to do so. Thus, Abraham appealed to God's natural good and righteous character to make Him change His mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Laycoax Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Shall not the judge of all the earth do right is the basis ofAbraham's argument that God should spare Sodom. This relates to God's character because he is a God of justice and will not destroy the righteous with the wicked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly1728 Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Abraham appeals to God's own righteousness and character to bolster his request that God might spare Sodom. God is so righteous that He surely wouldn't judge the righteous with the wicked, Abraham argues. And God listens! How amazing a God we have that He would allow a mere man to have influence with Him! His allowing this of Abraham indeed provides a great platform for displaying His great justice and righteousness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? Abraham said that a just God would not destroy the righteous with the wicked. How does it relate to God's character? God's very nature is justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherlyn Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? As long as there were righteous in Sodom there was hope. He wanted the righteous to be spared. Mercy. God is mercy and grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancychua Posted March 3, 2007 Report Share Posted March 3, 2007 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham`s boldness and confidence to face with God in intercession for the righteous. He knows God is just, merficful and fair in judgment. He prayed on the knowledge that God is mighty and will surely act in line with God`s perspective principles. God will not allow the righteous one to suffer together with those wicked one. Surely the Lord is rich in mercy and loving kindness, who had bees so good and patient with Abraham. He will not allow injustice to prevail in His kingdom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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