Genesis 19 is a very interesting passage to say the least. God prepares to judge the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah by sending two angels on ahead to bear witness of their sin. Upon arrival into the city of Sodom, the angels find Lot (Abraham's nephew) residing and officiating oversmatters of the city. While his conscience may show evidence of God's conviction at time, it turns out that Lot is very much a fan of his new life in the city and even participates in their wickedness to various degrees. Yet, perhaps what is even more peculiar is Lot's incredible lack of faith.
No matter how hard the angels of the Lord try to persuade him and his family to leave the sinful city before destruction, he lingers. Even when the angels physically drag them out of the city and warn them not to look back and to take refuge in the hills, Lot doubts. Time and time again, Lot is proven to not only be a man of evil works, but also a man of little to no faith. Truly, there is nothing about this man to be counted unto him as righteousness (good), yet throughout the whole story God is saving him. Why?
Turns out the answer lies in verse 29:
So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.
Lot was not saved, because of anything about himself. Nor was he saved simply because God felt like saving him. Rather, the reason why Lot and his family were saved, was solely because of God's love for, and relationship with, Abraham. Abraham served as a righteous mediator and savior for the wicked.
Romans 5:18-19:
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.
This occurrence of imputed condemnation and righteousness, is what theologians call the doctrine of imputation, and also serves as the means behind the saving work of Messiah, Jesus. No one goes to heaven because they deserve it; rather, we are permitted into heaven because Jesus' righteousness (perfection) was imputed (credited) upon us.
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UNplugged: Interactive Bible Study
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No matter how hard the angels of the Lord try to persuade him and his family to leave the sinful city before destruction, he lingers. Even when the angels physically drag them out of the city and warn them not to look back and to take refuge in the hills, Lot doubts. Time and time again, Lot is proven to not only be a man of evil works, but also a man of little to no faith. Truly, there is nothing about this man to be counted unto him as righteousness (good), yet throughout the whole story God is saving him. Why?
Turns out the answer lies in verse 29:
So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.
Lot was not saved, because of anything about himself. Nor was he saved simply because God felt like saving him. Rather, the reason why Lot and his family were saved, was solely because of God's love for, and relationship with, Abraham. Abraham served as a righteous mediator and savior for the wicked.
Romans 5:18-19:
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.
This occurrence of imputed condemnation and righteousness, is what theologians call the doctrine of imputation, and also serves as the means behind the saving work of Messiah, Jesus. No one goes to heaven because they deserve it; rather, we are permitted into heaven because Jesus' righteousness (perfection) was imputed (credited) upon us.
See you tonight for UNplugged: Interactive Bible Study.
UNplugged: Interactive Bible Study
Mondays @ 8pm
INSIDE FHCC Campus
6708 Ingram St.
www.fhcchurch.com
