Noah's story ended with a flood and a new beginning.
Our story will end with fire, but all those that decide to go with Jesus will survive it and live forever in the new World that is being built.
2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Is it possible to know our sin? Is it possible for us to wash that sin away?God is perfect in all his ways ,far beyond what we think. Who are you to tell the potter why you have made me this way!who are you too say to him what He should do or not do with his creation! He will have mercy and not sacrifice oh man!
I don't understand why God wiped all living out except those in the ark. I'm sure there must have been little babies that had not sinned. And what about all the rest of the animals? They didn't sin. He's God so he knows who sinned and who didn't. So why didn't He kill only the sinners? What about the animals? The so called clean and the unclean all had to die except for a few? Why didn't He just kill all the unclean? He took some unclean into the ark. Why?
In Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 7:14, it sounds like "two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life" means all human beings entered with the animals, and that makes more sense of where the different races came from than Ham, Shem and Japheth and their wives making the different skin tones and unique features.
The Bible is like the instruction manual for life. It's also the most published and read book in world history. It explains Christianity, history, God, and the purpose of life. It is God-inspired and an amazing book how you can read it multiple times and get new information. But it will only be understood by someone with an open mind and open heart who wishes to seek to get to know God.
If you want to start reading, you might consider reading the book of John.
Great comments, Bob! Not many believers understand it the way you do. "Flesh and blood did not reveal that to you." I do believe though, that Noah preached "it's gonna rain," for closer to 115 years and built the boat during the last five. God bless!!
Wouldn't every breathing thing, created by God, therefore contain spirit?
Did God not create all of the animals?
References:
Ecclesiastes 3:18-21
1 Corinthians 15:42-44
Job 12:10
Psalm 74:19
Genesis 1:30
Revelation 5:13
Job 12:7-10
Psalm 150:6
Genesis 7:15
A man can study the Bible his entire life and will claim he knows everything about it. The reason a man studies the Bible his entire life is to TRY to better understand it. NO MAN KNOWS THE FULL WORKS AND WONDERS OF GOD OR HIS CREATION.
Saying "no it is a metaphor" is an opinion from personal understanding.
I just did a cross-reference search for Psalm 91:7 and it does not cross-reference to any place in Matthew. It does list these places in scripture: Psalm 32:6, Joshua 14:10, Exodus 12:12-13, Numbers 14:37-38, Genesis 7:23.
Another way to find out would be to search a bible concordance for a particular word used in Psalm 91:7, such as the word "thousand" to find out everyplace that word appears in Matthew to see if it matches Psalm 91:7. Just know that it may take a little longer that way.
For Gloria and those interested, Every man and "Womb"man or woman have their own spirit or Ghost. Jesus is different, He has the same spirit or ghost as His father, so even though they are two people and have life in themselves, they are the totally connected by the one spirit. How many times have you heard "That boy is just like his father", well Jesus is so much like His father that He is His father only in a visible form. All things were created through "the Son" and He visited, walked and talked on the earth long before He was known as Jesus. This is important for JW's etc to understand as it will transform the way they read scripture in the King James and answer many questions for those who do not understand the deity of God and free them from the watchtower society views and its alteration of scripture due to not understanding the simplicity of Gods dominion. Father who cannot be seen (way too big), Son who can be seen..creator..visitor...saviour....same spirit.. same in every way..
Regarding Noah and those critters who went in two and two, if you read carefully, you will find there were 4 of every kind, two females and two males, except for the ones who were 7 boys and 7 girls. The ark was the size of a modern aircraft carrier from world war 2. It could easily carry all those animals and have a whole deck just for people. Amazing stuff for his day. Imagine looking at that ark all finished after around 110 years work...Phew..all done ..nearly.
1. Genesis 2:17. Adam did die. Death and aging didn't happen before that. So, Adam was instantly separated from God spiritually (spiritual death), and began a slow process of physical death from that point on via aging. And if God killed him instantly, you'd probably have people criticizing that too and making negative claims and assumptions about that, so he allowed Adam (and people in general) to have a long life.
"for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." - sounds like you're interpreting this as thou shalt surely die 'that day', but it doesn't say that. It says in 'the day' that he eats it ... this will happen (death), but it didn't say how soon the death part would occur. It seems to mean spiritual death + death through aging.
2. Genesis 7:4 - "every living substance". The Bible already explained this. Just like in writing class you often write a general thesis at the beginning then later explain more specifically what it means this is what's done here. It doesn't mean it's inaccurate. Simply keep reading. Gen 7:21-23 it specifically says "And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man:"
22 says each with nostrils, 23 gives examples which are land animals. It says substance, but appears to mean animals.
The other possibility is that the olive tree was dead and came back to live when the waters receded, but I don't think so, because it would have explained that when it was specific in verses 21-23.
God said Adam would die "in that day" Genesis 2:17 that he partook of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but he lived until 930 years old.
God said that the flood of Noah's time would destroy "every living substance" ( Genesis 7:4, Genesis 7:23) from the face of the earth," yet the dove sent by Noah plucked an olive leaf from an olive tree after the flood. A tree is a living substance.
If these phrases are taken at face value, would there not be a discrepancy in the Word of God?
you seem to be and I would say that you are right on; but I don't know how long that was after Adam as I have never read the verses between Adam and that flood; and it probably does not list every generation and maybe only the relevant ones. very interesting
The Trinity is like an egg; You have the shell, the whites and then the yolk. This represents God the Father (the shell), God the Son (Jesus--the egg white) and God the Holy Ghost (the Holy Spirit--the yolk). Just like the egg as a whole, they are together, and yet separately they are indviduals (the shell, the white, the yolk). They are one and yet they are separate, as needed.
Think about the life that Noah was commanded to take into the ark. He was to take his family and their spouses and then male and female of the beasts of the earth and fowl of the air; all manner of things that crept upon the face of the earth. What He DIDN'T mention is the marine life. Why? Because they wouldn't need rescuing. They would have unprecedented waters to live and hunt in. The predators of the ocean would have all manner of flesh to eat on; humans, all the other animals that weren't taken into the ark, the birds of the air that fell into the waters of exhaustion because there was nowhere for them to land once the earth was covered. That's mind-boggling to think about, isn't it?
God is the Father. The Lord is the Son, Jesus. But if you got one you have the other also. For Jesus said I and the Father are one. I in him and He in me.
Deborah was strong-arm the Lord(Yahweh) and trusted him and Jael also followed G-d's leading to destroy Sisera..destroying evil in her dwelling. Maybe this is a lesson that all evil should be removed from our dwelling places...guess TV would go first! Thanks for the reminder that G-d can use a woman who follows him as well.
Those that are called to be saved, through baptism, must remain in the faith and have the testimony of Jesus, which was a witness to all he said and taught and miracles he performed while being in on this earth. They are being called in different ways, and what a blessing it is for them. They want and seek for the truth. Once it is found they live according to how Jesus lived. God does not leave his children, He blesses them in knowledge, virtue, wisdom and opens the minds to understand his laws and covenant given to us. His children are in the world but do not live according to it. The world is enmity to God, the lusts of the flesh, pride, vanity, lies, these things are not of God. Amen.
Our story will end with fire, but all those that decide to go with Jesus will survive it and live forever in the new World that is being built.
2 Peter 3:10
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Many believe that it took Noah about 100 years to build the ark, (with the help of his three sons).
Noah was commissioned to build the ark by God at approximately the same time his three sons were born (not triplets), look at Genesis 5:32, 6:10-14.
Noah was 600 years old when the ark was finished ( Genesis 7:6).
Genesis is an amazing book, one of my personal favorites!
Blessings
You'd want to know what that tv can do?
Same thing. The Bible is the Owners Manual (Jesus). These following scriptures are enough to show that you need to come to know what you have.
Desire the pure milk of the Word. Strong meat belongs to them that are exercised in their faith.
Matthew 11:29
Take my yoke upon you, and LEARN of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
John 12:26
If any man serve me, let him FOLLOW me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
Mark 12:24
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because YE KNOW NOT the scriptures, neither the power of God?
Luke 24:45
Then opened he their understanding, that they MIGHT UNDERSTAND the scriptures,
Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, NOT UNDERSTANDING the scriptures, nor the power of God.
Luke 4:21
And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.
John 20:9
For as yet THEY KNEW NOT the scripture, that he must rise again from the dead.
Comment: strong meat makes your hair stand on end, your eyes wide and mouth drop, saying: WOW!!
Mishael
The Bible is like the instruction manual for life. It's also the most published and read book in world history. It explains Christianity, history, God, and the purpose of life. It is God-inspired and an amazing book how you can read it multiple times and get new information. But it will only be understood by someone with an open mind and open heart who wishes to seek to get to know God.
If you want to start reading, you might consider reading the book of John.
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God bless...
Wouldn't every breathing thing, created by God, therefore contain spirit?
Did God not create all of the animals?
References:
Ecclesiastes 3:18-21
1 Corinthians 15:42-44
Job 12:10
Psalm 74:19
Genesis 1:30
Revelation 5:13
Job 12:7-10
Psalm 150:6
Genesis 7:15
A man can study the Bible his entire life and will claim he knows everything about it. The reason a man studies the Bible his entire life is to TRY to better understand it. NO MAN KNOWS THE FULL WORKS AND WONDERS OF GOD OR HIS CREATION.
Saying "no it is a metaphor" is an opinion from personal understanding.
Use scripture. Not someone else's opinion.
I just did a cross-reference search for Psalm 91:7 and it does not cross-reference to any place in Matthew. It does list these places in scripture: Psalm 32:6, Joshua 14:10, Exodus 12:12-13, Numbers 14:37-38, Genesis 7:23.
Another way to find out would be to search a bible concordance for a particular word used in Psalm 91:7, such as the word "thousand" to find out everyplace that word appears in Matthew to see if it matches Psalm 91:7. Just know that it may take a little longer that way.
I am unaware of any more than one wife of Noah.
Scripture states that Noah and his "wife" ( Genesis 7:7, 13) went into the Ark.
Specifically 8 (Adamic) souls were saved upon the Ark ( 1 Peter 3:20).
That would be Noah, his wife, their 3 sons, and the three sons wives.
Is there any Scripture to back up what you are claiming?
Regarding Noah and those critters who went in two and two, if you read carefully, you will find there were 4 of every kind, two females and two males, except for the ones who were 7 boys and 7 girls. The ark was the size of a modern aircraft carrier from world war 2. It could easily carry all those animals and have a whole deck just for people. Amazing stuff for his day. Imagine looking at that ark all finished after around 110 years work...Phew..all done ..nearly.
Happy to offer my opinion.
1. Genesis 2:17. Adam did die. Death and aging didn't happen before that. So, Adam was instantly separated from God spiritually (spiritual death), and began a slow process of physical death from that point on via aging. And if God killed him instantly, you'd probably have people criticizing that too and making negative claims and assumptions about that, so he allowed Adam (and people in general) to have a long life.
"for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." - sounds like you're interpreting this as thou shalt surely die 'that day', but it doesn't say that. It says in 'the day' that he eats it ... this will happen (death), but it didn't say how soon the death part would occur. It seems to mean spiritual death + death through aging.
2. Genesis 7:4 - "every living substance". The Bible already explained this. Just like in writing class you often write a general thesis at the beginning then later explain more specifically what it means this is what's done here. It doesn't mean it's inaccurate. Simply keep reading. Gen 7:21-23 it specifically says "And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man:"
22 says each with nostrils, 23 gives examples which are land animals. It says substance, but appears to mean animals.
The other possibility is that the olive tree was dead and came back to live when the waters receded, but I don't think so, because it would have explained that when it was specific in verses 21-23.
God said Adam would die "in that day" Genesis 2:17 that he partook of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, but he lived until 930 years old.
God said that the flood of Noah's time would destroy "every living substance" ( Genesis 7:4, Genesis 7:23) from the face of the earth," yet the dove sent by Noah plucked an olive leaf from an olive tree after the flood. A tree is a living substance.
If these phrases are taken at face value, would there not be a discrepancy in the Word of God?
Genesis 7:12
Genesis 8:2
you seem to be and I would say that you are right on; but I don't know how long that was after Adam as I have never read the verses between Adam and that flood; and it probably does not list every generation and maybe only the relevant ones. very interesting
I change not therefore sons of Jacob are not consumed