Topical Bible: Preaching: Noah Called "Preacher"

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In the annals of biblical history, Noah stands as a pivotal figure, not only for his role in the narrative of the Great Flood but also as a herald of righteousness. The New Testament, particularly in 2 Peter 2:5, refers to Noah as a "preacher of righteousness," highlighting his role in proclaiming God's message to a world steeped in corruption and violence.

Biblical Context

The account of Noah is primarily found in Genesis 6-9. During this time, humanity had become exceedingly wicked, prompting God to express regret over His creation. Genesis 6:5-6 states, "Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. And the LORD regretted that He had made man on the earth, and it grieved Him in His heart."

In the midst of this moral decay, Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8). He was described as "a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with God" (Genesis 6:9). It was this righteousness that set Noah apart and positioned him as a vessel for God's message.

Noah as a Preacher

While the Genesis account does not explicitly detail Noah's sermons, the New Testament provides insight into his role as a preacher. 2 Peter 2:5 states, "if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; then He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly."

This passage suggests that Noah's life and actions served as a testament to God's righteousness and impending judgment. His obedience in building the ark, as instructed by God, was itself a powerful proclamation of faith and a warning to his contemporaries. Hebrews 11:7 further underscores this, stating, "By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith, he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."

The Message of Righteousness

Noah's preaching was not merely about the impending flood but was a call to righteousness. His life exemplified a stark contrast to the prevailing culture of his time. Through his faith and obedience, Noah demonstrated the possibility of living a life pleasing to God, even in the midst of widespread depravity.

The message of Noah as a preacher of righteousness continues to resonate with believers today. It serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, obedience, and the courage to stand firm in one's convictions, regardless of societal pressures. Noah's story encourages Christians to be steadfast in their witness, proclaiming God's truth and righteousness in a world that often turns away from divine principles.

Conclusion

Noah's legacy as a preacher of righteousness is a testament to the power of faith and obedience. His life and actions serve as a beacon of hope and a call to righteousness for all generations. As believers reflect on Noah's story, they are reminded of the importance of living a life that honors God and proclaims His truth to a world in need of redemption.

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2 Peter 2:5
And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood on the world of the ungodly;
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Noah's Faith, Fear, Obedience, and Salvation
... alone, or were surrounded by those who called you a ... What if you should be like Noah,
a preacher of ... twenty years, and after all that preaching nobody believed ...
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"Come Thou and all Thy House into the Ark. "
... I expect if the word crank was in use, they called Noah "an old ... And the business
men went on buying and selling, while Noah went on preaching and toiling. ...
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The Preacher as a Thinker.
... owe it to the time in which God has called us to ... upon the text since the days of
Noah.""PRINCIPAL RAINY ... of Glasgow, when newly licensed, was preaching, on the ...
/.../stalker/the preacher and his models/lecture ix the preacher as.htm

An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to ...
... the Scripture also says in Ezekiel, "Though Noah and Job ... occasion to turn to God
who has called us, while ... this moment, while the presbyters are preaching to us ...
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Selections from the Work against Heresies by Irenaeus, Bishop of ...
... and the same in the whole world, so also the preaching of the ... 5Others again have
called their first ... him into their realm; but Abel and Enoch and Noah and the ...
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Now of These one Fell under a Curse, and the Two Others Inherited ...
... THE DEMONSTRATION OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING Chapter 20 Now ... younger of them, [111]
who was called Ham, having ... curse of Ham, wherewith his father Noah cursed him ...
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The Promise.
... and the disobedient refused to listen to his preaching. ... while his two brothers veiled
it; and Noah was therefore ... and beautiful valley of the Nile, called Egypt ...
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The Word as a Means of Grace
... From the days of Enoch, Noah, the patriarchs and prophets, down to Jesus and the ...
They "went everywhere preaching the Word." The Church called and sent ...
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The Ministerial Office
... 4. From the time of Noah to that of Moses the same ... But none of them dreamed, that
the being called to preach ... to me, I am under the necessity of preaching abroad ...
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Our Forefathers have Handed Down to us the Tradition, That, after ...
... It is called "Indicium" or "Signum," a sign or token ... to be apostles of Christ, went
about preaching for gain's ... faith; and, unlike the sons of Noah, who, when ...
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