Noah found grace

The wickedness of man in the days of Noah

There are three fundamental views concerning the identity of the “sons of God” in Genesis 6:

Fallen angels, angels who rebelled against God alongside Satan, and God cast them out of heaven, powerful human rulers who were cruel and oppressive, and the sons of Cain. However, more weight is given to the fallen angels. The enemy would pursue this agenda, to corrupt humanity at a genetic and spiritual level, to derail God’s redemptive plan by preventing the coming of the Seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15); the Messiah, who would ultimately crush the serpent’s head.

... that the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose (Genesis 6:2).

God detests it when the godly walk with the unrighteous

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? (2 Corinthians 6:14). [Psalm 1, Deuteronomy 7:1-4]

The risk is not worth it, as the unrighteous will destroy the morals of the righteous.   

 

The great wickedness of man

Jesus drew a parallel between the last days and the days of Noah.

However, as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be (Matthew 24:37).

Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually (Genesis 6:5).

Population growth (Genesis 6:1), Sexual perversion (Genesis 6:2), Demonic activity (Genesis 6:2), Constant evil in the heart of man (Genesis 6:5), and widespread corruption and violence (Genesis 6:11). The parallel teaches us that in the last days, the world will be spiritually careless, busy with daily routines, ignoring God’s warnings. However, judgment will be sudden and final.

 Noah found grace

Noah found grace, Firstly, grace is God’s initiative, it is not merited. Noah was not saved because of his own strength or goodness, but God chose to extend His favor. Likewise, by grace we are saved through faith [Ephesians 2:8–9]. Then, grace preserves the righteous even when at the risk of judgment. Finally, grace reminds us of God’s choosing [John 15:16]. Salvation is founded in God’s sovereign love, and not human effort. Therefore, even if the world is collapsing into wickedness, God’s grace will still set apart a remnant for Himself.

Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more (Romans 5:20)

But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8).

Noah's life pleased God, though flawed like any man, he had the righteousness that comes by faith.

 

God declared Noah righteous because of his faith in God [Hebrews 11:7]. His trust in God’s Word set him apart from the corrupt world. Though he was not without sin, he was blameless, upright, and devoted wholeheartedly before God. Noah walked with God [Genesis 5:24]. Noah was in constant fellowship, obedience, and intimacy with God.

This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God (Genesis 6:9).

It had not rained before this, so Noah built the Ark by faith.

 

Noah’s obedience

Noah performed the task of building the ark by faith, without complaining or rebelling.

Thus Noah did; according to all that God commanded him, so he did (Genesis 6:22).

By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith (Hebrews 11:7).

By faith, Noah obeyed God’s command [Hebrews 11:7]. Noah had never seen rain or a global flood before, yet he trusted God’s Word fully, worked diligently [Genesis 6:22]. While others mocked him, Noah did not resist God’s instructions [Genesis 6:22]. By faith, he became a preacher of righteousness [2 Peter 2:5]. This highlights that true faith is not passive, it works. Walking with God means trusting His Word even when it does not make sense, obeying without complaint, and persevering despite opposition.

George Ruheni

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