Greetings in The Name of Jesus Christ, The Bread of Life,
Foundation 2: The Flood of Noah
This may seem like a strange foundational truth for a sound world view. It is essential, however, to have a correct Biblical understanding of the events proceeding the flood, the flood itself, and the aftermath. A failure in this arena will lead to great difficulty parsing the endless stream of so called scientific and spiritual data, bombarding our senses in today’s society. Academia, media, and multiple religious voices, blitz us daily with a confusing array of “facts” and opinions about human origin and history.
A discernment concerning Noah’s age is even more important when one considers the following quote by Jesus Christ.
” But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:37 NKJV
What really happened in the days of Noah? What events triggered God’s judgement by water? The remarkable answer to this question lies in Genesis chapter 6.
Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, 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. And the Lord said, ” My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.” There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterwards, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. Genesis 6:1-4 NKJV
Despite the bizarre nature of this passage, the Hebrew scriptures are clear. Rebellious angels left their proper abode, descended to earth, and had sexual relations with human women. The result of this intercourse were the Nephilim, or giants. In addition to the record in Genesis, 2 Peter and Jude allude to this descent, along with numerous other ancient, non- biblical manuscripts and books.
The ramifications of this rebellion by angel and man were staggering. This was a direct attack upon the image of God. This was a genetic corruption of cosmic proportions. God’s answer to this rebellion and corruption was a complete overthrow of the natural and social order on the earth. Only Noah found grace in Father’s eyes. The flood forever altered earth’s geology, climate, and our human history and genealogy.
A study of this event will give a proper lens to view the earth sciences along with a more sound approach to mythology and legend. It will also shed light on man’s current trajectory in the arts, entertainment, technology, and enlightenment.
Our third foundation will be addressed in our next letter.
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 NKJV
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P.S. Jesus Christ is coming soon