Introduction:
\nIt is important, from the standpoint of understanding past history and being able to defend our faith that we understand the events that took place in Noah\u2019s day.<\/p>\n
Scripture: Genesis 6:5-14a<\/p>\n
The physical feature of the earth\u2019s terrain clearly indicates a catastrophic past (canyons, fossils, etc.)<\/p>\n
1.God is not oblivious to wickedness
\nGod saw the wickedness of man \u2013 Genesis 6:5-6<\/p>\n
2.God is touched by the sin of man<\/p>\n
God\u2019s response \u2013 Genesis 6:6b, 7<\/p>\n
According to Henry Morris – The first mention of the word \u201cheart\u201d occurs here, connecting the evil in man\u2019s heart with the grief in God\u2019s heart.<\/p>\n
3.God extends grace
\nNoah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (vs.8)<\/p>\n
The Character of the Man, Noah \u2013 Genesis 6:8, 9<\/p>\n
4.Just because God\u2019s judgment is delayed does not mean it will not come<\/p>\n
2 Sources- Genesis 7:11<\/p>\n
Reasons to believe it was a Global Flood:<\/p>\n
A. God said, He would destroy all flesh with the earth – Genesis 6:13
\nB. The Ark would not have been needed if it were only a local flood \u2013\u00a0Genesis 7:1-7<\/p>\n
C.The size of the Ark testifies to more than a local flood Genesis 6:15, 16
\nThe Ark was far too large to accommodate only a local or regional evacuation
\nArk Measurements:<\/p>\n
A.Jesus testified that the flood killed every person not on the Ark – Matthew 24:37-39
\nB.The water rose above the mountains- Genesis 7:19, 20
\nC. Marine fossils found on mountains<\/p>\n
D. Universal flood traditions
\nE. God promised not to send such a flood again – Genesis 9:9-17
\nThere has since been many local floods
\nGod\u2019s Covenant with Noah \u2013 vs.8 – 17
\nThe first mention of the word \u201cCovenant\u201d in the Bible – 6:18<\/p>\n
Covenant: An agreement between two or more people that involves promises on the part of each to the other
\nGod would not send a global catastrophe by flood again \u2013 vs. 11
\nThe sign of the covenant \u2013 the rainbow \u2013 vs.12-16<\/p>\n
Present Day Condition:<\/p>\n
The World Wide Destruction Future
\n2 Peter 3:10-14; Matthew 24:35; Revelation 21:1<\/p>\n
See 2 Peter 3:10-14
\nA.The Day of the Lord will have a surprise arrival (as a thief in the night) \u2013 vs.10<\/p>\n
B.The elements will melt with fervent heat \u2013 vs.10<\/p>\n
C.Challenge to Christians to conform their lives to God\u2019s standards in view of the reality of coming judgment and eternity \u2013 vs.11-14<\/p>\n
The Ark is a Picture of Salvation in Christ<\/p>\n
Noah was saved by God\u2019s grace \u2013 Genesis 6:8
\nWe are saved by God\u2019s grace \u2013 Ephesians 2:8, 9<\/p>\n
God provided the plans for the Ark \u2013 Genesis 6:14-16
\nGod provided the plan for salvation through Christ \u2013 1 Peter 1:17-21<\/p>\n
The judgment of the Flood was decreed by God \u2013 Genesis 6:7, 13
\nThe final judgment of mankind is decreed by God \u2013 Acts 17:31<\/p>\n
Noah preached righteousness and one way to be saved \u2013 2 Peter 2:5
\nJesus preached righteousness and one way to be saved \u2013 John 14:6<\/p>\n
The Ark had only one door that led to safety \u2013 Genesis 6:9; 7:7
\nJesus referred to Himself as the door that leads to salvation \u2013 John 10:9<\/p>\n
All who were not in the Ark perished \u2013 Genesis 7:21-23
\nAll who are not in Christ will perish \u2013 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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