Dictionary of Bible Themes The craft built at God's command by Noah and his family as a means of escape from the flood. The ark is seen as corresponding to the redemption offered to believers through Jesus Christ. Genesis 6:14The building of the ark See also The command to build Genesis 6:1-13,15-16Genesis 6:17-18 Its purpose for Noah and his family Genesis 6:19See also Its purpose for the animals Genesis 6:20-22Genesis 7:5 The ark and the flood See also Noah obeyed God Genesis 7:1-4,6-16Genesis 7:17 See also The ark served its purpose Genesis 7:18-24; 8:1-19; 9:1-17Matthew 24:38-39 The significance of the ark elsewhere in Scripture An instance of judgment See also pp Lk 17:26-27 2 Peter 2:5Judgment clearly divides humanity into the saved and the lost. Hebrews 11:7An example of faith 1 Peter 3:20-21Noah took God at his word in circumstances which must have appeared ridiculous. A symbol of salvation See also The link between the ark and baptism is in the twin ideas of water and salvation. 1348 covenant with Abraham1680 types 4846 shadow 5107 Paul 6510 salvation 7230 genealogies 7903 baptism |
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