Noah's Ark - Our Salvation

Noah’s Ark – Our Salvation

Genesis 6:1-8

I. The Necessity of the Ark

A. Necessary Due to the Sinfulness of Man (v. 5)

B. Necessary Due to the Grief of God (v. 6)

C. Necessary Due to the Judgment of God (v. 7)

II. The Entrance to the Ark

A. Noah’s Entrance Was Not By Good Works

1. Although Noah Was “Just”

2. Although Noah Was “Perfect in His Generation”

3. Although Noah “Walked With God”

B. Noah’s Entrance Was By Grace (v. 8)

C. Noah’s Entrance Was Through Faith (v. 22)

1. His Faith Caused Him to Recognize God

2. His Faith Caused His Obedience

3. His Faith Caused His Trust

III. The Safety of the Ark (v. 18-19)

A. It Was Safe Because it Was Designed By God (v. 14-21)

1. Works Based Salvation is Designed By Man

2. Other Religions Were Designed by Man

3. The Plan of Salvation Was Designed By God (Eph. 1:4)

B. It Was Safe Because It Was Sealed (v. 14)

C. It Was Safe Because God Shut the Door ( 7:16)

1. God Shut the Door on Sin at the Cross

2. God Shut the Door on Death at the Empty Tomb

3. God May Shut the Door on You If You Continue to Reject Him