Introduction
For they deliberately overlook this fact, that the heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God, and that by means of these the world that then existed was deluged with water and perished. But by the same word the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. 2 Peter 3:5-7
NT applications of the account of Noah and the flood:
• It teaches us about judgment • It teaches us about justification by faith • It teaches us about the sacrament of baptism • It teaches us about the theme of covenant & new creation
I. The Flood & Baptism
Noah was a “Christian”
A. Judgment Sign (Mk. 10:37-38)
B. Believer’s Sacrament
II. The Family & Baptism
By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. Hebrews 11:7
…God's patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. 1 Peter 3:20
…He did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; 2 Peter 2:5
One who heard us was a woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple goods, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. And after she was baptized, and her household as well, she urged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” Acts 16:14-15
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