Marloes Posted November 29, 2009 Report Posted November 29, 2009 The core of Abraham's prayer is in verse 25. It would not be righteouss to kill the innocent together with the bad people. With this, Abraham is referring to God's character. That God is a fair judge is also told in verse 25. (I've edited this answer on 20 December) Quote
patience123 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Posted December 22, 2009 Abraham pleads with God to spare Sodom because he knows that not every one there is wicked (thinking of his nephew Lot and family). He pleads on the basis that God is just and righteous and surely would not destroy the righteous along with the wicked Quote
Chaz Posted December 30, 2009 Report Posted December 30, 2009 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? [/ Abraham is confident that what God has promised will come to pass. He is certain that god will keep his promises and will not go back on His Word. Therefore, he can be bold with Him and be comforted at the same time that he will not be punished for questioning God. Our emotions are given to us...by the Father, in order to communicate and feel certain aspects of love. When we have Faith in the Almighty, we have nothing to fear...not even Him. If we as humans can show righteousness(that we can be in right standing of God)and there are those who are clearly not righteous, why would we be punished for their sins? Abraham proved that there was a small chance that there was at least one righteous person worth saving and he interceded on his behalf. Quote
trinity Posted May 16, 2010 Report Posted May 16, 2010 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham is talking to God and asking Him basically, God how do you see the world (Sodom)? Through the eyes of anger or mercy? He is bagining with God about sparing the city of Sodom since he knows there must be some righteous in it. Therefore through the eyes of love and mercy God tells Abraham He would spare Sodom if there is as many as 10 righteous. God is showing us His love and mercy for the righteous. God's character is based on love and mercy for us, thats why he gave us his only begotten son "Jesus" who died for our sins so we can overcome evil and choose to be righteous. Quote
hanks Posted June 14, 2010 Report Posted June 14, 2010 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham appealed for Sodom on the basis of God Quote
PATCH Posted September 8, 2010 Report Posted September 8, 2010 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? It would be wrong of God to kill the righteous people along with the wicked. If God expects Abraham to be just, then God Himself must act justly. How does it relate to God's character? He is righteous, fair, just and merciful. Quote
Kerneydr Posted September 15, 2010 Report Posted September 15, 2010 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? That God is just and righteous. He always does what is right and correct. He is holy. As well that He is love. Abraham does not just ask for the deliverance of his nephew Lot but the whole city as well. Love wants the best for others. Quote
Kerneydr Posted October 16, 2010 Report Posted October 16, 2010 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? Abraham is concerned for his nephew, Lot who lives in Sodom. Abraham's argument is that a just God would not destroy the righteous along with the wicked. How does it relate to God's character?Abraham knew God. He knew that he was righteous and holy, but he also knew that He was just and compassionate. Abraham appeals to God's justice with great boldness. Quote
noksidam Posted February 28, 2011 Report Posted February 28, 2011 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? Abraham's argument is that a just God would not destroy the righteous along with the wicked How does it relate to God's character? God is just, righteous and merciful Quote
mary58 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Posted April 30, 2011 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? 1. It would not be just to destroy the righteous. 2. A destruction of the city would destroy any righteous who are there 3. therefore destruction of the city would not be just (if any are righteous) 4. God is just 5. therefore God can't destroy the city (if any are righteous) However, #2 -- the destruction would destroy everyone -- isn't really known, although Abraham uses it in his argument. Also, in the words God speaks to Abraham at the beginning, God doesn't tell him that the plan is destruction. We (the reader) can infer it since it is something horrible that God may want to hide from Abraham, but Abraham is only told that God is going on a fact-finding trip to see if what he has been told about the wickedness is true, and God is ready to find out otherwise: "...I will go down and see if what they have done is as bad ... If not, I will know." And even with this, we could view the dialog as Abraham just finding out the parameters -- how bad is bad? -- and not as him arguing with God to change his mind (as Moses certainly did in last week's lesson). Quote
SoiKosum Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham's basis that God should spare Sodom is that Sodom may have righteous residents in the city amidst all the sinners. This relates to God's character as righteous and just. God is merciful and compassionate and will not destroy the righteous. Quote
Trusting God Posted July 19, 2011 Report Posted July 19, 2011 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? The basis of Abraham Quote
lostbutchosen Posted September 18, 2011 Report Posted September 18, 2011 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? his basis is that he knows GOD is a just and righteous GOD. GOD is mercifull he wants to save not destroy. Quote
mycin Posted February 17, 2013 Report Posted February 17, 2013 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 because he was seeking to protect Lot, his family, and any other righteous people in Sodom and Gomorrah. He believed that, just as God has spared Noah and his family in the flood, now He would spare His people before he destroyed these wicked cities. God character is such that He is patient and seeks to spare cities and nations because of the righteous in the land. However, eventually the wickedness must be punished. Most of the Israelites who left Egypt did not see the Promised Land because sin and lack of trust in God. While God was faithful to spare Lot and his family, He needed to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah to remove their evil from the land. May we as Christians be making such a difference that righteousness continues to rise up in our land and God's judgment is stayed. Quote
Onerivertrail Posted March 9, 2013 Report Posted March 9, 2013 Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? Abraham contends that God cannot treat the righteous the same as the unrighteous or those that have rebelled against him. It is inevitable that judgement must come when there is no repentance. Abraham cries for mercy for the righeous and reminds God they should not suffer the same. Abraham knows the nature and character of God and pleads for mercy because he knows we have a kind and loving God. Quote
PathFinder51 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? The basis of Abraham"s argument that God should spare Sodom was based on whether or not God will kill the righteous with the wicked. Abraham was probably thinking of his own family in Sodom and was trying to protect them from that destruction.Abraham was appealing to God's own gracious and righteous character. How does it relate to God's character? Abraham's argument was based on God's character, as the Righteous and merciful God and Judge. Quote
PathFinder51 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Posted March 22, 2015 Righteousness begins as purity. It comes out of holiness and holiness sets the standard. Righteousness is the result of a relationship that fulfills that standard. Because God is righteous, I will live by His standards. Quote
JoanG Posted May 17, 2015 Report Posted May 17, 2015 Abraham feels that even though the city of Sodom is so evil, he feels that he can help his family. He wants to protect Lot. He goes to God with the idea of presenting justice for those few people that are still good. God is a God of justice and righteousness. So Abraham uses an intercession of appealing to a fair sense of judgment from God. Quote
Old Jerry Posted July 13, 2015 Report Posted July 13, 2015 Abraham’s argument that God should spare Sodom because there are might be some righteous people in there. If there are then He should spare them and not destroy the whole city. This relates to God’s character by Him being merciful. Quote
Konki Posted December 7, 2015 Report Posted December 7, 2015 God is a righteous and a holy God. Abraham pleading with God to spare his nephew Lot. God assured Abraham that he would spare sodom even if 10 righteous people are found. God is a merciful and Just. Quote
Elias Horaseb Posted July 1, 2018 Report Posted July 1, 2018 What is the basis of Abraham's argument that GOD should spare Sodom? The basis for Abraham's argument is For God not to Judge the righteous and the wicked alike thus Abraham is demanding God's righteousness, for God to Judge fairly and spare the city for the sake of righteous people if there are any found.......... How does it relate to God's Character? God is righteous, just and merciful. Quote
Stanley Tavaziva Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 Was God being unfair to the people of Sodom? Did he really plan to destroy the innocent with the guilty? God’s fairness stood out. (1) He agreed to spare the entire city if only 10 innocent people lived there. (2) He showed great mercy toward Lot, apparently the only man in the city who had any kind of relationship with him (and even that was questionable). (3) He showed great patience toward Lot, almost forcing him to leave Sodom before it was destroyed. God is patient when you are tempted to think he is unfair. Even the most godly people deserve his justice. We should be glad God doesn’t direct his justice toward us as he did toward Sodom. Quote
Dek Posted May 2, 2020 Report Posted May 2, 2020 On 9/14/2005 at 7:56 PM, Pastor Ralph said: Q1. What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom? How does it relate to God's character? The basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom is that surely God would not destroy the righteous along with the wicked. It relates to God's character in that He is a just God. Quote
Merry Posted August 16, 2020 Report Posted August 16, 2020 What is the basis of Abraham's argument that God should spare Sodom?  Because God said He loves and protects the righteous, so if there were righteous in Sodom, God would go against His word.  How does it relate to God's character? God’s character is that all things He does are for good. Destroying righteous along with wicked would go against that character. Quote
Joan cathrine Posted January 10, 2021 Report Posted January 10, 2021 would the Judge of all the earth be unjust? would He destroy the wicked with the righteous? NO! It is God's will that all men be saved so it certainly gives us reasoning power to pray for non believers that the eyes of their heart be opened to the message of salvation Quote
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