DISCUSSION:
Some teach the false doctrine that all men will be
saved by God, regardless of rebellion or righteousness. This section of
scripture continues God’s teaching with regard to the consequences of
disobedience. I realize that the death and destruction portrayed here are
physical but they are a shadow of judgment to come (implied by Peter in 1
Peter 3:20-21 ). Moses shows the children of Israel
that when God says he’ll punish, that punishment is sure. 2
Thessalonians 1:7-9 gives a promise of future destruction
and vengeance on the disobedient. Matthew
25:46 warns that this punishment is eternal.
We must stand in awe of the absolute power of the
Almighty in our passage. His resources are unmatched, His destructive power is
matched only by His creative power. His will is unbeatable. Yet puny man
chooses to challenge His law. As the rebellious are crushed in the depths of
the water in our passage, so the rebellious of all time will be cast in to a
vast lake of fire, a flood of God’s wrath ( Revelation
20:15 ).
Noah and his family were safe, however, from all
harm. Because of his obedience, he floated above the destruction. Peter uses
this as an illustration showing us how baptism
saves us ( 1 Peter 3:21 ).
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