Two-age Sojourner The Noahic Covenant and Common Grace
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Jul 14, 2021 Dive into the fascinating nuances of the Noahic covenant and its role in covenant theology. Discover how Noah emerges as a new Adam, and why the rainbow symbolizes divine peace. The discussion explores the flood as a redemptive judgment and the cultural mandate's transformation post-flood. Delve into intriguing speculations about Ham's actions and their theological implications. The hosts dissect the implications of common grace, debating theonomy's effects on evangelism, while highlighting the richness of Genesis 6 and 9.
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Noahic Covenant Secures Common Grace
- The Noahic covenant (Gen 9) is a universal, unilateral, non-redemptive administration of the covenant of grace.
- It restores common grace after the flood to secure stability for both elect and non-elect.
Noah As Lone Preacher And Typological Hope
- The hosts emphasize Noah's minority status and ridicule as a "preacher of righteousness" for 120 years.
- Michael Beck and Nick Clevely use Noah's naming and age details to underscore typological hope.
Ark As Microcosm And New-Creation Foreshadow
- The ark functions as a microcosm of creation and foreshadows new-creation order under Noah's obedient rule.
- Its design echoes tabernacle and cosmic structure motifs, reinforcing typology.
