GENESIS 8:1-22

“A New Beginning In A New World”

Introduction-

2 Cor. 5:17

Today we see how Noah’s story illustrates our salvation

1. THE ENTRANCE TO THE NEW CREATION – vv. 1-4

a) The Judgment of God

John 3:18; 3:36

b) The Ark of Safety

2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:24; 1 Pet. 3:18a

c) The Offer by Grace

Eph. 2:8-10

d)The Reception by Faith

John 1:12; 3:16; 14:6; Acts 4:12

2. THE EXPERIENCE OF THE NEW CREATION – vv. 5-22

a) The Excitement of Exploration- vv. 5-13

b) The Discipline of Delay- v. 14

c) The Willingness of Worship- vv. 15-21

2 Cor. 9:7-8; Phil. 4:18-19

d) The Sense of Security- vv. 21-22

Conclusion- The Christian life is the only way to live