Genesis 6:5-8 The LORD saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually. [6] The LORD regretted that He had made mankind on the earth, and He was [deeply] grieved in His heart. [7] So the LORD said, “I will destroy (annihilate) mankind whom I have created from the surface of the earth-not only man, but the animals and the crawling things and the birds of the air-because it [deeply] grieves Me [to see mankind’s sin] and I regret that I have made them.” [8] But Noah found favor and grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Genesis 7:23 God destroyed (blotted out, wiped away) every living thing that was on the surface of the earth; man and animals and the crawling things and the birds of the heavens were destroyed from the land. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive.
Matthew 24:37-44 For the coming of the Son of Man (the Messiah) will be just like the days of Noah. [38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the [very] day when Noah entered the ark, [39] and they did not know or understand until the flood came and swept them all away; so will the coming of the Son of Man be [unexpected judgment]. [40] At that time two men will be in the field; one will be taken [for judgment] and one will be left. [41] Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken [for judgment] and one will be left. [42] “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming. [43] But understand this: If the head of the house had known what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. [44] Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.
Matthew 13:47-52 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet which was lowered into the sea, and gathered fish of every kind, [48] and when it was full, they dragged it up on the beach; and they sat down and sorted out the good fish into baskets, but the worthless ones they threw away. [49] So it will be at the end of the age; the angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous [50] and throw the wicked into the furnace of fire; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger]. [51] “Have you understood all these things [in the lessons of the parables]?” They said to Jesus, “Yes.” [52] He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things that are new and fresh and things that are old and familiar.”
2 Peter 3:3-18
First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires [4] and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming [what has become of it]? For ever since the fathers fell asleep [in death], all things have continued [exactly] as they did from the beginning of creation.” [5] For they willingly forget [the fact] that the heavens existed long ago by the word of God, and the earth was formed out of water and by water, [6] through which the world at that time was destroyed by being flooded with water. [7] But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly people. [8] Nevertheless, do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day. [9] The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. [10] But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be burned up. [11] Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God], [12] [while you earnestly] look for and await the coming of the day of God. For on this day the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the [material] elements will melt with intense heat! [13] But in accordance with His promise we expectantly await new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. [14] So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him]. [15] And consider the patience of our Lord [His delay in judging and avenging wrongs] as salvation [that is, allowing time for more to be saved]; just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given to him [by God], [16] speaking about these things as he does in all of his letters. In which there are some things that are difficult to understand, which the untaught and unstable [who have fallen into error] twist and misinterpret, just as they do the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. [17] Therefore, [let me warn you] beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men [who distort doctrine] and fall from your own steadfastness [of mind, knowledge, truth, and faith], [18] but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
READ – DIGEST
fewox 