The Holy Father

Noah was shaped by nature. Certain traits of his parents became his by natural conception. Yes, without his participation, Noah was born a fallen child of Adam. Before he exited the womb and did anything good or evil, the fetus was already a sinner. Noah was further shaped by nurture. As he lived upon the … More The Holy Father

The Sinful Grandfather, His Sinful Son, and His Cursed Grandson

Noah was declared righteous. (6:8)  Despite being of the sinful seed of Adam and Eve, he found grace and favor in the eyes of the Lord. Yes, despite his being a horrible sinner and deserving of the judgmental flooding of the Lord, he found himself rescued by the Savior. Noah lived righteously. (6:22ff)  He did … More The Sinful Grandfather, His Sinful Son, and His Cursed Grandson