The Post-Flood Covenant
(
GEN 8:20-9:17)
A. The earth and humanity were experiencing a true Reformation.
1. This Reformation (as others) did not actually change the nature of sinful man.
GEN 6:5 c/w
GEN 8:21;
PSA 58:3;
PRO 22:15.
2. Outward judgments may terrify and restrain men, but cannot renew their nature.
3. The change of man’s nature requires creation or resurrection power, not reformation.
2CO 5:17 c/w
EPH 1:19-20;
2:1,
4-5,
10;
1CO 15:52.
B. By the Flood, God showed that He can destroy and st...