Adam's Legacy

Read Genesis chapter 5 & 6

What Adam and Eve started, God ended with the great flood. A complete destruction of the World.

The state of the world before and during Noah's time, according to the Biblical account in Genesis, was one of extreme wickedness and violence. Several key aspects characterized this period:

* Widespread Corruption: The text states, "The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" (Genesis 6:5). This suggests a pervasive moral decay affecting all aspects of human life.

* Prevalence of Violence: The earth is described as being "filled with violence" (Genesis 6:11). This indicates a breakdown of social order and rampant aggression among people.

* Ungodliness: People lived their lives with no regard for God or his ways. They were consumed by their own desires and pleasures, seemingly oblivious to any impending judgment.

* Normalcy on the Surface: Interestingly, Jesus compared the days before the flood to the time preceding his own return, noting that people were "eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage" right up until the day Noah entered the ark (Luke 17:26-27). This suggests that outwardly, life appeared normal, even as deep moral corruption festered.

Some interpretations of the Genesis account also mention the intermingling of the "sons of God" (maybe fallen angels) and the "daughters of men" (Genesis 6:1-4), leading to the birth of the Nephilim, which is sometimes associated with increased wickedness and the corruption of the gene pool.

While the Bible doesn't give a precise population count, some estimations based on lifespans suggest a potentially large population. Despite this, the narrative emphasizes that only Noah and his family found favor in God's eyes due to the overwhelming depravity of the rest of humanity.

In essence, the world in Noah's time was characterized by a profound moral and social breakdown, marked by pervasive wickedness, violence, and a general disregard for God, even as daily life continued in its usual patterns for most.

These are not just Bible stories. Evidence of some of what is mentioned has been found.

The Book of Enoch, the one who walked with God and did not die, though not considered scripture (that is, writing not inspired by God) is very informative as a historical document, describing the nature and deeds of the fallen angels, among other things.

Enoch was so close to God that He took Enoch into confidence and shared the judgements of the future- of things to come.

Such was Adams legacy that depravity, crime, and sin became everyday life - grieving the creator to the extent that He regretted having made man.

The union between the spirits and women caused such a huge disruption in a world which was supposed to be based on order - that God took the final decision. Nothing less than full scale destruction to stop this depravity.

In the event of such a destruction Noah was the succession plan.

Today, when we try and fully understand what happened, we can well imagine it because we see some of it happening even now. Adultery, polygamy, murder, violence, sexual depravity, war, terrorism, corruption and injustice - you name it and its there.

With limited knowledge man tries to play the role of God in this world and the universe. We defied gravity, defied space, and defied Gods laws of creation to replicate His work. Our works have not glorified God - they have competed. Our works have not pleased God - they have grieved His spirit. Every newspaper account, every page, paints a picture of a world similar to the one before the great flood.

Genesis chapter 6 verse 3 is a chilling verse, no matter how you interpret it. We have, once again, vexed Gods spirit. Pray that we turn from our ways so that His Spirit does not give up on us.

Adams legacy was death. Praise God for Jesus because of who we have the promise of Life.