1 The Ark and The Church Genesis 6:5-22. 2 1 Peter 3:20-21 “ who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during.

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The Ark and

The Church

Genesis 6:5-22

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1 Peter 3:20-21“who once were disobedient, when the

patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in

which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. 21

Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

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2 Peter 2:5

"and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of

righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of

the ungodly;"

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Introduction:• Peter instructs us that Noah was a

preacher of righteousness, to save the world from the universal flood.–In the account we see God's grace,

mercy, love, and wrath - Rom. 11:2; Rom. 1:18

–God did not want to destroy His greatest creation and so He provided a way of salvation.

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God was the Designer

• Gen. 6:13-18

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Genesis 6:13-18

“Then God said to Noah, "The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence because of them; and

behold, I am about to destroy them with the earth. 14 "Make for yourself an ark of

gopher wood; you shall make the ark with rooms, and shall cover it inside and out

with pitch. …”

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Genesis 6:13-18

“… 15 "This is how you shall make it: the length of the ark three hundred cubits, its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty

cubits. 16 "You shall make a window for the ark, and finish it to a cubit from the top;

and set the door of the ark in the side of it; you shall make it with lower, second, and

third decks. …”

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Genesis 6:13-18

“… 17 "Behold, I, even I am bringing the flood of water upon the earth, to destroy all

flesh in which is the breath of life, from under heaven; everything that is on the

earth shall perish. 18 "But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the ark—you and your sons and your wife,

and your sons' wives with you.”

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God was the Designer

• The design of the ark was much different from what most picture it.–"Ark" is from Hebrew word “tebah”

meaning "chest, box, or coffin"• 300 cubits long (450 feet)

• 50 cubits wide (75 feet)

• 30 cubits high (45 feet)

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God was the Designer• The design of the ark was much

different from what most picture it.–A window in the top a cubit about the

roof.–A door in the side.–3 stories.

• It was not an ocean liner; it was a large floating box.

• It wasn't built for entertainment but for saving lives.

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God is the Designer

• God designed the Church much different from what most picture it.–The church is not a building with

stained glass, steeples, bells, etc.

–The church is saved people

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God is the Designer

• God designed the Church much different from what most picture it.–Greek word “ekklessia” [dêêëçóßá]

• meaning a "called out body of people; a congregation; an assembly"

• The church is made up of people who have been separated FROM the World TO God.

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God is the Designer

• The church also had specific instructions for its construction.–Christ as the builder

• Mt. 16:18 "I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it."

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God is the Designer

• The church also had specific instructions for its construction.–Christ as the builder - Mt. 16:18

–Christ is the foundation• 1 Cor. 3:10-11

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1 Corinthians 3:10-11

"According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master

builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. 11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus

Christ."

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God is the Designer

• The church also had specific instructions for its construction.

• Christ as the builder - Mt. 16:18

• Christ is the foundation - 1 Cor. 3:10-11

–Christ is the Head• Col. 1:18 "He is also head of the body, the

church; and He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that He Himself will come to have first place in everything."

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God is the Designer




–Christ is the Head• Acts 2:47 "praising God and having favor

with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved."

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God is the Designer




–Christ is the Head• Eph. 5:23 "For the husband is the head of the

wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body."

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God is the Designer

• Just as the ark was built as God designed …

• So is, and should continue to be, the church.

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There was only ONE Ark

• Noah was instructed to build only one ark – Gen. 6:14

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Genesis 6:14

“Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; you shall make the ark with rooms, and shall cover it inside

and out with pitch.”

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• Noah was instructed to build only one ark – Gen. 6:14 –The ark was large enough to hold all

who would be saved.

–Noah was a member of the one ark• Heb. 11:7

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Hebrews 11:7

"By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the

world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to

faith."

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• Noah was instructed to build only one ark

• Jesus was commissioned to build only one church–Mt. 16:18 "I also say to you that you

are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it."

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• Noah was instructed to build only one ark

• Jesus was commissioned to build only one church–Eph. 4:4 "There is one body and one

Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling;"

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There was only ONE Ark• Noah was instructed to build only one

ark• Jesus was commissioned to build only

one church–Eph. 1:22-23 "And He put all things in

subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all."

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• Noah was instructed to build only one ark–The ark was large enough to hold all

who would be saved.

• Jesus was commissioned to build only one church–The one church is sufficient to

contain all the saved.

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There was only ONE Door

• God's design for the ark called for only one door – Gen. 6:16

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Genesis 6:16

“… and set the door of the ark in the side of it; you shall make it with lower, second, and third decks.”

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• God's design for the ark called for only one door – Gen. 6:16–The door was the only way into the

safety of the ark.

–The door was large enough to accommodate all who would enter.

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• God's design for the ark called for only one door – Gen. 6:16–The door was open for all to enter,

but only those who believed and obeyed did enter.

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1 Peter 3:20

"who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the

days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through

the water."

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Hebrews 11:7

"By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the

world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to

faith."

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• God's design for the ark called for only one door – Gen. 6:16–Faith and obedience was

necessary for salvation in the ark.

–The faith that Noah and his family had is evident in their obedience.

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• The Church also has only one way of entrance.–Jesus is the door – John 10:7-10

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John 10:7-10

“So Jesus said to them again, "Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 "All who came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did

not hear them. …”

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John 10:7-10

“… 9 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and

destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

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–Jesus is the only way to safety.• John 14:6 "Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

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Romans 5:1-2

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction

by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory

of God."

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–Jesus is the only way to safety• John 14:6; Rom. 5:1-2

–But just a few will enter the safety of the one church - Mt. 7:13-14

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Matthew 7:13-14

"Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that

leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14 "For the

gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who

find it."

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Only ONE Source of Light

• God authorized only one window - Gen. 6:16

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Genesis 6:16

“You shall make a window for the ark, and finish it to

a cubit from the top;”

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• God authorized only one window - Gen. 6:16–Some translations read “make a roof

for the ark” [GW]

–ASV - “A light shalt thou make to the ark, and to a cubit shalt thou finish it upward”

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Genesis 8:6

“Then it came about at the end of forty days, that Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made;”

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• God authorized only one window - Gen. 6:16–The window was large enough to

allow sufficient air and light.

–But without the window, there would have been no light - all would be dark.

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• God has provided the one source of light for the Church.–There is one source of light for the

Church - the light of the gospel• 2 Cor. 4:4 "in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."

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Church - the light of the gospel• Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path."

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Church - the light of the gospel• Psalm 119:130 "The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple."

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Church - the light of the gospel

–The light is available for all, but only those in the church fully benefit from it - 1 John 1:7

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1 John 1:7

"but if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we

have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus

His Son cleanses us from all sin."

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Safety ONLY in the ONE Ark

• God had determined to destroy the entire earth – Gen 6:5-8

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Genesis 6:5-8

“Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 The Lord

was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart.

…”

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Genesis 6:5-8

“… 7 The Lord said, "I will blot out man whom I have created from the face

of the land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky; for I am sorry that I have made them."

8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord.”

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• God had determined to destroy the entire earth – Gen 6:5-8

• He then provided a way for Noah – Gen 6:13-14

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Genesis 6:13-14

“Then God said to Noah, "The end of all flesh has come before Me; for the

earth is filled with violence because of them; and behold, I am about to

destroy them with the earth. 14 "Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood;

you shall make the ark with rooms, and shall cover it inside and out with pitch.”

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Genesis 6:22

“Thus Noah did; according to all that God had commanded

him, so he did.”

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• Noah had to enter the ark to be saved – Gen. 7:1, 7

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Gen. 7:1

“Then the Lord said to Noah, "Enter the ark, you and all your household, for you alone I have seen to be righteous before Me

in this time.”

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Gen. 7:7

“Then Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him entered the ark because of the water

of the flood.”

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• Noah had to enter the ark to be saved – Gen. 7:1, 7–All who remained outside the ark

were destroyed – Gen. 7:17-23

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Gen. 7:17-23

“Then the flood came upon the earth for forty days, and the water increased and lifted up the ark, so that it rose above the earth. 18 The water prevailed and increased greatly upon the earth, and the ark floated on the surface of the

water. …”

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Gen. 7:17-23

“… 19 The water prevailed more and more upon the earth, so that all the

high mountains everywhere under the heavens were covered. 20 The water

prevailed fifteen cubits higher, and the mountains were covered. …”

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Gen. 7:17-23

“… 21 All flesh that moved on the earth perished, birds and cattle and beasts

and every swarming thing that swarms upon the earth, and all mankind; 22 of

all that was on the dry land, all in whose nostrils was the breath of the

spirit of life, died. …”

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Gen. 7:17-23

“… 23 Thus He blotted out every living thing that was upon the face of the

land, from man to animals to creeping things and to birds of the sky, and they were blotted out from the earth; and

only Noah was left, together with those that were with him in the ark.”

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• Noah had to enter the ark to be saved – Gen. 7:1, 7–All who remained outside the ark

were destroyed – Gen. 7:17-23

–Once God's judgment began, He shut the door and no more were allowed to enter – Gen. 7:16

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Genesis 7:16

“Those that entered, male and female of all flesh,

entered as God had commanded him; and the

Lord closed it behind him.”

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• In the same way, there is safety ONLY in the Church.–Christ is the Savior of the body.

• Eph. 5:23 "For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body."

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• In the same way, there is safety ONLY in the Church.–Christ is the Savior of the body.

• Rom. 8:1 "Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

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• There is safety ONLY in the Church.–Christ is the Savior of the body.

• Eph. 5:23; Rom. 8:1

–Someday God will destroy the earth again – 2 Pet. 3:9-11

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2 Pet. 3:9-11

“The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count

slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to

repentance. …”

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2 Pet. 3:9-11

“… 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the

heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed

with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up. …”

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2 Pet. 3:9-11

“… 11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,”

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• There is safety ONLY in the Church.• Christ is the Savior of the body - Eph. 5:23;

Rom. 8:1

• Someday God will destroy the earth again – 2 Pet. 3:9-11

–Those in the one church will be spared• 2 Pet. 2:5,9; 3:9

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2 Peter 2:5

“and did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a

preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the

ungodly;”

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2 Peter 2:9

“then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from

temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment

for the day of judgment,”

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2 Peter 3:9



repentance.”

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How Do We Enter?

• According to God's instructions:–Believing God is necessary

–Heb. 11:6 "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."

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How Do We Enter?

• According to God's instructions:–Believing God is necessary – Heb.

11:6

–Be willing to change our ways – 2 Pet. 3:9

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2 Peter 3:9



repentance.”

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How Do We Enter?

• According to God's instructions:–Believing God is necessary – Heb.

11:6

–Be willing to change our ways – 2 Pet. 3:9

–Confessing Jesus as Lord – Rom. 10:9-10

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Romans 10:9-10

"that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your

heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the

heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he

confesses, resulting in salvation."

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How Do We Enter?

• According to God's instructions:• Believing God is necessary – Heb. 11:6

• Be willing to change our ways – 2 Pet. 3:9

• Confessing Jesus as Lord – Rom. 10:9-10

–Be baptized to enter Jesus and His Church – 1 Pet. 3:18-21

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1 Pet. 3:18-21

“For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He

might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in

the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in

prison, …”

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1 Pet. 3:18-21

“… 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept

waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which

a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water.

…”

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1 Pet. 3:18-21

“… 21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the flesh,

but an appeal to God for a good conscience—through the

resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

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They Had to Remain in the Ark

• Obviously Noah had to stay in the ark to secure his safety.

• It is just as evident that Christians must remain in the one church to be saved.

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1 Cor. 15:58

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast,

immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,

knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord."

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Rev. 2:10

"Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast

some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have

tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the

crown of life."

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They Had to Remain in the Ark

• It is just as evident that Christians must remain in the one church to be saved.–We are free to "jump ship" any time

we choose.–But if you leave the safety of Christ,

you will jump into the waters of destruction.

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2 Pet. 2:20-22

“For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the

knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are

overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. …”

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2 Pet. 2:20-22

“… 21 For it would be better for them not to have known the way

of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on

to them. …”

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2 Pet. 2:20-22

“… 22 It has happened to them according to the true proverb,

"A dog returns to its own vomit," and, "A sow, after

washing, returns to wallowing in the mire."”

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2 Tim 4:6-7

“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have

kept the faith;"

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Conclusion:

• God has provided a way to be saved from the coming destruction –2 Thess. 1:7-9

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2 Thessalonians 1:7-9“and to give relief to you who are afflicted and to us as well when the Lord Jesus will be revealed from heaven with His mighty

angels in flaming fire, 8 dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of

our Lord Jesus. 9 These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from

the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,”

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Conclusion:

• God has provided a way to be saved from the coming destruction

• 2 Thess. 1:7-9

–The door is open now.

–God has not shut it YET.

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Still, There is only ONE Way

• Jesus is the way–John 14:6 "Jesus said to him, "I am

the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."

• He invites you to come into His "ARK", the church – Mt. 11:28-30

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Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29

"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in

heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 "For My yoke is easy and My

burden is light."

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Still, There is only ONE Way

–Jesus is the way • John 14:6 "Jesus said to him, "I am the way…"

–He invites you to come into His "ARK", the church - Mt. 11:28-30

• Are you safely in the Spiritual Ark of God?

1 The Ark and The Church Genesis 6:5-22. 2 1 Peter 3:20-21 “ who once were disobedient, when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during.

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