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don’t miss the boat

May 4, 2020 By Jefferson Vann Leave a Comment

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In “don’t miss the boat” Jefferson Vann shares how Noah’s ark represents the cross of Christ.

Gen 6:13 (CSB) —

Then God said to Noah, “I have decided to put an end to every creature, for the earth is filled with wickedness because of them; therefore I am going to destroy them along with the earth.

The Bible reveals a sovereign God who makes decisions fairly, but retains the right to destroy any creature who rebels against him. He is not prohibited from cleansing his creation of anything or anyone who chooses to defile the universe.

The story of the flood reminds us that we are dependent upon God for the continuation of these mortal lives he has given us. The gospel tells us that he has made a way for us to live again. But we should be careful not to assume that immortality is a given.

Immortality is promised to those who trust Christ as a gift, bought by his precious blood. The same God who sovereignly removed the defiled lives with the flood in Noah’s is still capable of destroying today. The only hope for rescue from his coming wrath is the cross of Jesus Christ. Like Noah’s ark, it is the only escape. Don’t miss the boat!

For more reflection on Old Testament themes, see:

the way of the wicked

until they had been finished

throat adventure

sunk, never to rise again

asleep and on fire!

why we are so mortal

a humbling for all

what Zedekiah swore

we will watch

all the throats

remembering what sin does

toy mJeremiah’s unquenchable fire

achine gun lesson

men and gods will be destroyed

Jeremiah’s permanent fire

Psalm 58

an undefiled inheritance

God’s remedy for defilement

awaiting resurrection

destined for destruction

a neglected promise

mutual defection

encouraging your throat

burn the city

a burial ground and resting place

the blessing of an unconscious death

Jeremiah’s Gehenna

the end of sin

picked clean

preventing Immortality

lived and died

Machpelah and the intermediate state

an end by fire and sword

the same event

dogs and lions

hope without compromise

avoid any dead souls

preview at Pisgah

A study of the Biblical word rephaim

an index to my references to Genesis

no ghosts within us

idols without breath

the breath of our nostrils

exterminate!

where did all the spirits go?

introducing the breath of God

lost souls and other insights from the First Book of Psalms

all about a Promise (part 1)

swept away

Perish the thought

 

About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann pastors Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina, USA. He is a teacher, Bible translator, and avid blogger. "My hope is that everyone who reads my writings will have an opportunity to understand the gospel, and will know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior." He has written books on theology and Bible commentary. You can read more of Jeff's writing at Devotions  |  Jefferson Vann | Commands of Christ | Learning Koine Greek Together

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