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Divine Water: Symbolism and Salvation in Scripture

Explore the profound significance of water in the biblical context, from its literal uses by God to its symbolic representations of cleansing, judgment, and deliverance. Discover the spiritual lessons conveyed through events like The Flood and The Red Sea crossing. Understand how baptism parallels these ancient stories, signifying salvation and faith. Delve into the complex relationship between God's mercy and justice, as revealed through water-related narratives in the Word.

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Divine Water: Symbolism and Salvation in Scripture

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  1. Water Fire Earth Wind

  2. Water In The Word Literal Mist, Gen. 2:6 Rain, 1 Kgs. 18:41 Hail, Josh. 10:11

  3. Water In The Word Figurative Living waters, Jn. 4:10 Water of life, Rev. 22:1, 17

  4. Water In The Word Literal water was/is used by God to fulfill His will Separate His people. Deliver the obedient. Doom the wicked.

  5. Water In The Word Three uses of Water in the Word The Flood The Red Sea Baptism

  6. Water In The Word The Flood • He has feelings. • We can grieve Him, Eph. 4:30 • Bitterness. • Wrath. • Anger. • Clamor. • Evil speaking. • Malice. God sorrowed over a wicked world Gen. 6:5-12

  7. Water In The Word The Flood • He has feelings. • We can grieve Him. • Lies. • Lack of zeal. God sorrowed over a wicked world Gen. 6:5-12

  8. Water In The Word The Flood Indignation, Psa. 7:11 Justice. God brought judgment on the world Gen. 6:7, 13

  9. Water In The Word The Flood Character, Gen. 6:9; Heb. 11:5-6 Obedience, Gen. 6:22; Heb. 11:7 Man’s part, Phil. 2:12 God extended grace to Noah Gen. 6:8, 14

  10. Water In The Word The Flood Above/beneath, Gen. 7:11-12 Ark floated, Gen. 7:17-18 All life on dry land died, Gen. 7:19-24 Flood waters destroyed the earth Gen. 7:4-6

  11. Water In The Word The Red Sea • We are oppressed by sin, Rom. 6:16-20 • Cry out? • Normal? • God knows. Israel was oppressed in Egypt Ex. 2:23-25

  12. Water In The Word The Red Sea Leader & law giver, Acts 3:18-23 Judged enemies, 2 Thes. 1:6 Protected Israel, Ex. 8:20-24; 12:13; cf. 1 Pt. 1:2, 19 Reminder, Ex. 12:14-17; cf. Mt. 26:26-29 God offered mercy Ex. 3-12

  13. Water In The Word The Red Sea Afraid, Ex. 14:10-12 Assured, Ex. 14:13-14 Safe, Ex. 14:15-28 Israel was delivered from oppression Ex. 14

  14. Water In The Word The Red Sea Israel was delivered from oppression Fear Not: God gives us the Leader & Lawgiver Merciful Messiah Christ of comfort & compassion Ex. 14

  15. Water In The Word Punish the wicked. Deliver the obedient. Separated His people. Previous examples show God’s use of water

  16. Water In The Word Baptism • Type – Antitype. • Eight saved – many saved. • Flood water – baptism water. • Baptism saves, Mk. 16:16 Waters of baptism continue to separate God’s children 1 Pt. 3:20-21

  17. Water In The Word Baptism Moses’ baptism, 1-2 Spiritual food, 3-4 Rebellion & punishment, 5-10 WARNING, 11-12 Admonition, 13 Baptism is just the beginning 1 Cor. 10:1-13

  18. Water In The Word Three uses of Water in the Word The Flood The Red Sea Baptism

  19. Water In The Word Water Fire Earth Wind

  20. Water In The Word Literal water was/is used by God to fulfill His will Separate His people. Deliver the obedient. Doom the wicked.

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