Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark reveals that Noah’s story is about more than survival. It’s about God’s way of preserving the righteous while judging the wicked. The ark represents Christ and the true New Testament Church, where salvation and security are found. Just as Noah entered the ark by faith and obedience, we also enter God’s ark. It’s by being born again, washed in Christ’s blood, and joined to His body. Only in Christ are we lifted above judgment and prepared to inherit God’s promises.
God’s Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
By Delbert Young
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God’s Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Purpose Seen Through Noah Teaching Scriptures:
Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:9-12, Genesis 6:1-3, 1 John 2:18-19, 1 John 4:1-3, Matthew 24:36-39. Matthew 24:40-41, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-50, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11,
What we shared last Sunday night and will share again this Sunday night, and next Sunday night, is the purpose of God. The purpose of God concerning you, and the purpose of God concerning us as a church. We’re looking at lives and types in the Old Testament. We’re examining Adam and Eve, Noah, Abram, and various figures in the Old Testament. We want to see how they relate to the purpose of God concerning us in Christ Jesus.
Divine Purpose for Each Believer
Romans 8:28-29
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
This section focuses on Romans 8, particularly verses 28 and 29, which discuss God’s divine purpose for each believer. God’s purpose is not limited to initial salvation. It extends far beyond, aiming to transform individuals into the image of Jesus Christ. Jesus is all-sufficient, but believers are called to experience more than just the beginning of their faith journey.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
There is a spiritual progression in the Christian life. It begins with initial salvation (the cross), then moves into more profound experiences. There is the experience with the Holy Spirit (the dove). There is an ultimate entering into a realm of intimate fellowship with God (the crown or kingdom realm, symbolized by the holy of holies and the shekinah glory). This journey is described as moving “from glory to glory,” a phrase referencing 2 Corinthians that signifies continual spiritual growth and transformation.
Using the metaphor of the potter and clay, believers are like clay being molded by Jesus, the potter. The process involves two “hands”: the inward work of Christ within (the hope of glory) and the outward shaping through the ministry of the church (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, as described in Ephesians 4:11). This dual process, sometimes involving pressure or challenges, is intended to conform both the inner and outer aspects of a believer’s life to the image of Christ.
The ultimate goal is not just inward transformation but also outward evidence—spiritual fruit that reflects Christ’s character. God’s purpose is for each believer to become like Jesus in every way: to think, act, and minister as He did. This process is ongoing, with believers continually being shaped into Christ’s likeness, so that Jesus might be the “firstborn among many brethren”—a family of people who truly reflect Him.
God’s purpose is comprehensive transformation into the likeness of Christ, both inside and out, through the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit and the ministry of the church.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Profound Corporate Purpose
Ephesians 1:9-12
9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
While God has an individual purpose for each believer, there is also a profound corporate purpose for the entire body of Christ, which is described as a “many-membered man.” In Ephesians 1:9-11, God has made known the mystery of His will: to unite all things in Christ in the fullness of time. This gathering together of all things in Christ is predestined and unstoppable, reflecting God’s ultimate plan for unity and reconciliation.
Believers have obtained an inheritance and are predestined to fulfill God’s purpose, which includes being “to the praise of His glory.” This means that the Church is called to continually enter deeper levels of worship and praise, both within and beyond the church walls, living as visible expressions of God’s glory in all circumstances. Genuine praise is demonstrated in everyday life, especially in how believers respond to challenges and adversity.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The Church’s role is in making known the “manifold wisdom of God” to principalities and powers in heavenly places. This is described as an ongoing, daily process in which the Church pulls down spiritual strongholds and reveals God’s wisdom to the world. The Church is depicted as a people equipped with divine answers, able to minister effectively and manifest the mind of Christ, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 2:16 and Philippians 2:5.
God’s purpose is both individual and corporate: individually, believers are to be conformed to the image of Christ; corporately, the Church is to be the praise of God’s glory and a vessel for His wisdom, offering divine answers and manifesting Christ’s mind to a world in need. The ultimate vision is for the Church to be a unified, empowered body that reflects God’s glory and wisdom in every aspect of life.
Unchanging Purpose
Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
The Bible explores the unchanging purpose of God from Genesis through Revelation. It begins by examining Adam, who was created in the image of God, and only after being conformed to that image was he given dominion over creation. This sets a pattern for God’s ongoing purpose: to form people into His image so they can exercise spiritual authority. The teaching connects this theme to Romans 8:28-29, emphasizing that God’s desire to make humanity in His image has remained consistent throughout Scripture.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Eve, in Genesis 3:15, was told that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. This introduces the biblical principle of two seeds—serpent seed (darkness) and seed of the woman (light)—which runs throughout the Bible. The woman is identified as the church in the New Testament, and the ongoing conflict between the two seeds is traced through biblical history, using examples like Abraham and Nimrod, Isaac and Ishmael, Jacob and Esau, David and Saul, and Samuel and Eli. In the New Testament, this principle is further illustrated by the transformation of Saul to Paul and Simon to Peter, showing a change from darkness to light.
The concept of the two seeds culminates in the contrast between the New Jerusalem (the woman, or the church) and Babylon (the harlot), ultimately between Christ and every opposition. The battle between these two seeds is described as a continuous struggle, but the promise remains that the seed of the woman will ultimately triumph, overcoming every enemy, including death.
The principle is further applied to believers today: everyone is constantly receiving either the seed of the serpent or the seed of the Word of God, which will produce corresponding fruit—either Christ-like or serpent-like behavior. The church, as the bride of Christ, is called to bring forth a “man child ministry” by being impregnated with the incorruptible Word of God, leading to victory over the serpent and the manifestation of God’s purpose in the earth.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Noah – Two Groups of People
Genesis 6:1-3
1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them,
2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose.
3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
Genesis 6:8
But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
This story of Noah in Genesis 6–9 explores its symbolic meanings and spiritual applications. The account begins by highlighting the division between two groups: the righteous, represented by Noah and his family, and the wicked, represented by the rest of humanity. This duality is presented as a continuation of the biblical principle of two seeds—light and darkness, Christ and the serpent—which runs throughout Scripture.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The teaching explains that in Noah’s time, God’s judgment and deliverance occurred simultaneously: the same divine action that preserved Noah also judged the wicked. This principle is illustrated using Isaiah 60, which describes light and darkness existing at the same time, both naturally and spiritually. The preservation of Noah’s family through the ark is linked to the broader biblical theme of preservation, with references to three arks in Scripture: Noah’s ark, Moses’ ark of bulrushes, and the Ark of the Covenant. Each ark signifies preservation, deliverance, and a new beginning.
The dimensions and features of Noah’s ark are interpreted symbolically: eight people (new beginning), 300 cubits long (divine deliverance), 50 cubits wide (anointing and Pentecost), 30 cubits high (maturity), one door (Jesus as the door), and one window (Jesus as the light). The ark, sealed inside and out, is seen as a type of Christ, providing atonement and security for those within. We see the New Testament Church, suggesting that true preservation comes from being in Christ and part of a Bible-believing, blood-washed church, not merely attending church outwardly.
This draws a parallel between the people in Noah’s ark and believers today, emphasizing the necessity of being “born again” and washed in the blood of Jesus to be truly part of the body of Christ. The lesson concludes by noting the release of two birds from the ark—a clean dove and an unclean raven—symbolizing the ongoing distinction between Christ and the serpent, clean and unclean, which continues to be relevant for the church today.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Nature of “Antichrist”
1 John 2:18-19
18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.
19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Apostle John addresses the early Christian community about the reality and nature of “antichrists.” The passage clarifies that the term “antichrist” is unique to John’s letters and does not appear in the book of Revelation, despite common assumptions. John warns that, while believers have heard that an antichrist is coming, there are already many antichrists present, indicating the urgency and spiritual climate of the “last hour”.
The Greek term “antichristos” means not only “against Christ” but also “instead of Christ,” suggesting both opposition to Christ and the idea of a substitute or rival. John identifies antichrists as those who deny Jesus as the Messiah and who have left the community of believers, demonstrating by their departure that they never truly belonged. This departure is a sign of their true nature and a warning to remain vigilant against deception within the church.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The teaching emphasizes that antichrist is not a future figure but a present reality, manifesting as any person, teaching, or influence that denies Christ or replaces Him with something else in one’s life. John’s exhortation is for believers to recognize these substitutes and remain faithful to Christ, keeping Him as the central focus of their lives, following the first commandment to have no other gods before Him. The passage serves as a call to discernment, urging believers to remain rooted in the truth and to recognize both external and internal threats to authentic faith.
1 John 4:1-3
1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Believers are urged not to trust every spiritual claim but to “test the spirits” to discern whether they are from God. The passage warns that many false prophets have gone out into the world, making spiritual discernment essential. The key test provided is doctrinal: every spirit that confesses Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, while any spirit that denies this is not from God and is identified as the spirit of antichrist. This spirit is not merely a future figure but a present reality, already active in the world.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The lesson emphasizes that antichrist is fundamentally a spirit—an influence or attitude—that can manifest through anything or anyone that replaces Christ’s rightful place in a believer’s life. The teaching uses the imagery of the raven and the dove from the story of Noah to illustrate the ongoing presence of both unclean (antichrist) and clean (Christ) spirits, underscoring the need for the Holy Spirit (the dove) to rest upon and remain within the church and individual believers. Ultimately, the passage calls for vigilance, spiritual testing, and a commitment to keeping Christ at the center of one’s faith and community.
Days of Noah and the Return of Christ
Matthew 24:36-39
36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
This teaching on Matthew 24:36-39 addresses Jesus’ comparison between the days of Noah and the time of His return. Jesus responds to questions about the end times by emphasizing that no one knows the exact day or hour of His coming—not even the angels or the Son, but only the Father. He explains that just as people in Noah’s day were living ordinary lives—eating, drinking, marrying—without awareness of impending judgment, so too will people be unaware until the sudden arrival of the Son of Man.
In Noah’s time, the flood came unexpectedly and took away the wicked, while Noah and his family were preserved in the ark. People think this speaks of the rapture of the church. No. It’s the wicked who are “raptured,” i.e., taken. The teaching highlights that this pattern will repeat: at Christ’s return, judgment will come swiftly upon those unprepared, while the righteous will be preserved. The passage serves as a warning to remain vigilant and spiritually prepared, as the division between the righteous and the wicked will be made clear at the coming of the Son of Man, just as it was in the days of Noah.
Matthew 24:40-41
40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
41 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
This teaching on Matthew 24:40-41 examines Jesus’ statement that “two will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left,” and “two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken and the other left.” The passage is often interpreted as describing the rapture, but the teaching challenges this view by situating the verses within the context of the days of Noah, as described in the preceding verses. Just as the flood “took away” the wicked and left the righteous (Noah and his family) preserved, so at the coming of the Son of Man, it is the wicked who are “taken” in judgment, while the righteous remain.
As you see, this is not about a secret rapture but about a final separation at Christ’s return: those “taken” are removed in judgment, and those “left” are the faithful who remain to inherit God’s kingdom. The lesson emphasizes the importance of careful reading of the text, noting that God’s people, like Noah, will be preserved through tribulation, while judgment will fall on those who are unprepared.
Rapturing or Inheriting
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Someone may say, “Brother Young, do you say there’s not a rapture of the church? No, I’m not saying that at all. There is a rapture of the church. So when you talk to the fellow at the Red Food Store or over in the produce department, you tell him that Brother Young said, ‘There is a rapture of the church. However, you won’t find it in Matthew 24 where Jesus talks about a great tribulation.’
Look at verse five of Matthew Chapter 5. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall be taken.” No. They’re going to inherit the earth.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Revelation 5:10
And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
This teaching on Revelation 5:10 emphasizes that believers are made “kings and priests” to God and will reign on the earth. The passage is interpreted to mean that the destiny of the redeemed is not to be removed from the earth but to rule and serve God here, in fulfillment of God’s original purpose for humanity. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching that “the meek shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5), and counters traditions suggesting that the righteous will spend eternity in heaven apart from the earth.
Instead, the biblical vision is that God’s people will participate in Christ’s kingdom, exercising leadership and priestly ministry on a renewed earth. The teaching emphasizes that this reign is both a privilege and a responsibility, calling believers to prepare for their future role as co-rulers with Christ by living faithfully in the present. It also highlights the continuity of God’s plan from creation, through redemption, to the ultimate restoration of all things, when heaven and earth are united and God dwells with His people on earth.
Who is Taken and Who is Left?
Matthew 13:36-43
36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.
37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;
38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;
39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.
40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.
41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Jesus explains the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares to His disciples. The discussion emphasizes that understanding such parables requires spiritual hunger and a willingness to seek revelation directly from God, rather than relying solely on traditional interpretations or the opinions of others.
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Jesus clarifies that the sower of the good seed is the Son of Man (Jesus Himself), the field is the world, the good seed represents the children of the kingdom (the righteous), and the tares are the children of the wicked one (the unrighteous). The enemy who sows the tares is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age (not the physical destruction of the earth, but the end of the current world system, or “cosmos”), and the reapers are the angels.
The teaching emphasizes that, at the end of the age, there will be a clear separation: the tares (the wicked) will be gathered and burned in the fire, symbolizing judgment, while the wheat (the righteous) will remain and “shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” This interpretation challenges popular notions of the end times, particularly the idea that the righteous will be “taken” away. Instead, it is the wicked who are removed in judgment, and the righteous who are left to inherit the kingdom.
Examine the meaning of “world” in the Greek (cosmos), noting that Jesus is referring to the end of the current system or age, not the annihilation of the planet. The ultimate message is that God’s kingdom will replace the present corrupt systems of the world, with the righteous remaining to participate in that kingdom.
I urge you to be like the Bereans—searching the Scriptures daily to verify teachings, and to be open to having their traditional views challenged by a careful reading of God’s Word. The parable is presented as a call to discernment, patience, and faithfulness, trusting that God Himself will judge and separate at the appointed time, and that those who are truly His will ultimately shine in His kingdom.
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Matthew 13:47-50
47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,
50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Jesus shares the Parable of the Dragnet to illustrate the final judgment. The parable describes the kingdom of heaven as a net cast into the sea, gathering all kinds of fish. When the net is full, the fishermen sort the catch, keeping the good fish and discarding the bad. Jesus explains that this sorting represents what will happen at the end of the age: angels will separate the wicked from the righteous, casting the wicked into the furnace of fire, where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
The teaching emphasizes that, consistent with earlier parables like the wheat and the tares, it is the wicked who are “taken away” in judgment, while the righteous remain. This challenges traditional interpretations that equate being “taken” with salvation or the rapture, instead highlighting that the removal of the wicked is necessary before the righteous can fully inherit God’s kingdom on earth.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The message encourages listeners to think critically about familiar doctrines and to examine the Scriptures for themselves, rather than relying solely on tradition. The parable is presented as a warning and a call to readiness, underscoring that God’s final sorting will be thorough and just, and that only those truly aligned with Christ will remain to shine in His kingdom. The lesson concludes by connecting this end-time separation to the broader biblical theme of God preserving the righteous while judging the wicked, as seen in the stories of Noah and other key figures.
1Thessalonians 4:13-5:4
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
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17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you.
2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.
I focus on Paul’s explanation of the resurrection of believers and the coming of the Lord. The passage addresses concerns among early Christians about those who had died (“fallen asleep”) before Christ’s return, assuring them that both the dead in Christ and those alive at His coming will be united with the Lord.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Paul describes how, at the Lord’s return, there will be a dramatic, unmistakable event: the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, the voice of the archangel, and the trumpet of God. The dead in Christ will rise first, and then those who are alive and remain will be “caught up” (from the Greek harpazo, meaning to be snatched away) together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
This event is commonly referred to as the rapture, though the word itself is not found in the text or the Scriptures. Paul emphasizes that from that moment, believers will always be with the Lord, providing comfort and hope for those grieving the loss of fellow Christians.
The teaching points out that Paul does not mention a seven-year interval or a secret rapture followed by a tribulation period. Instead, the flow of the text moves directly from the resurrection and catching up of believers to the discussion of “the day of the Lord,” which comes unexpectedly, “like a thief in the night.” For unbelievers, this day brings sudden destruction, but for believers, who are “children of the light,” it will not be a surprise. Paul encourages believers to be vigilant, have faith, and hold onto hope, assuring them that they are not destined for wrath but for salvation through Jesus Christ.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
Additionally, the lesson highlights that this passage is not about believers permanently escaping the world, but about meeting the Lord as He comes to establish His kingdom. The resurrection and gathering of the saints is seen as a single, climactic event that brings both comfort and a call to readiness, as God’s judgment and deliverance occur simultaneously, just as in the days of Noah, where the same act both preserved the righteous and judged the wicked.
In summary, the teaching encourages believers to find hope and assurance in the promise of resurrection and eternal fellowship with Christ, to remain spiritually alert, and to comfort one another with these truths as they await the Lord’s return.
Is the Word “Rapture” in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:5-11
5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.
6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.
7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.\
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8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Paul exhorts believers to live as “children of light” and “children of the day,” distinguishing them from those who belong to darkness and night. Paul urges Christians not to be spiritually asleep or careless like the world, but to be alert, self-controlled, and vigilant in anticipation of Christ’s return. He uses the metaphor of spiritual armor—specifically, the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet of the hope of salvation—to emphasize the need for readiness and protection against spiritual dangers.
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Paul reassures believers that God has not destined them for wrath, but for salvation through Jesus Christ, who died so that all who belong to Him—whether alive or dead—will live together with Him. The passage concludes with a call to mutual encouragement and edification within the Christian community, urging believers to build each other up as they await Christ’s coming.
The teaching draws a connection between the armor mentioned here and the fuller “armor of God” described in Ephesians 6, highlighting that believers are equipped for spiritual battle, not to be evacuated from it, but to stand firm in the midst of trials. Paul’s message is that the same day that brings judgment on the unprepared will bring deliverance and elevation for those in Christ. The passage calls for watchfulness, faith, hope, and love, and emphasizes the importance of community support and encouragement as believers live out their identity as children of light.
Conclusion
In conclusion, God’s Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark encourages listeners to approach Scripture thoughtfully and prayerfully, remaining open to correction and deeper understanding. Drawing from the story of Noah, it highlights a consistent biblical pattern: God does not remove His people from times of trial, but preserves and elevates them above judgment, just as Noah and his family were lifted above the flood while the wicked were swept away.
Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark
The ark represents Christ and, by extension, the true, blood-washed New Testament Church, where believers find security and preservation. The lesson urges believers not to fear tribulation or end-times events, but to trust God, remain in Christ, and recognize that the meek—like Noah—will inherit the earth after God’s judgment has passed. Ultimately, the call is to examine the Scriptures personally, seek truth, and ensure one’s place in Christ, the true ark of salvation.
God’s Purpose Seen Through Noah
God’s Purpose Seen Through Noah
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Purpose Seen Through Noah: How to Enter God’s Ark