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Noah's Ark as an allegory of Jesus.

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My questions to ChatGPT
You said:

I believe in eternal souls of all creatures that love or are lovable. I'm investigating that the story of Noah is not as much about an angry God but that it is a deeper allegory for the saving of the animal kingdom along with the righteous humans and bringing them to his Holy mountain.

ChatGPT said:

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That's a fascinating perspective! Viewing the Noah story as a deeper allegory for the preservation and redemption of the animal kingdom alongside righteous humans aligns with God's care for creation throughout scripture. The imagery of the ark as a vessel of salvation, not just for people but for all creatures, reinforces the idea that God's covenant extends beyond humanity.

Isaiah 11:6-9 and other prophetic passages also point toward a restored creation where animals and humans coexist in peace, supporting the idea that God's redemptive plan includes them. If Noah’s journey represents a movement toward God's Holy Mountain, it could symbolize a return to divine harmony—a restoration of Eden-like unity.

Are you considering writing or exploring this idea further in a specific way?

You said:

What if the flood is death. Jesus is Noah. the Ark is the resurrection.

ChatGPT said:

That’s a profound interpretation! If the flood represents death, then the story of Noah can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ’s victory over death. Here’s how the symbolism would align:

Jesus as Noah

  • Noah is the righteous one chosen to save life. Similarly, Jesus is the perfectly righteous one who brings salvation (2 Corinthians 5:21).

  • Noah obeys God and builds the ark despite the world's rejection—just as Jesus prepares the way of salvation despite opposition.

The Ark as the Resurrection

  • The ark is the only means of salvation during the flood, just as the resurrection is the only way to eternal life (John 11:25).

  • Just as Noah and those with him pass through the waters and emerge into new life, so does Jesus pass through death and rise again.

  • The ark comes to rest on a mountain, symbolizing stability, victory, and nearness to God—mirroring Christ’s resurrection and ascension.

The Flood as Death

  • The flood wipes away the old world, just as death marks the end of the old self (Romans 6:3-4).

  • Those outside the ark perish, just as those outside Christ remain in death.

  • Waters in scripture often symbolize both judgment and purification—Christ’s death accomplishes both.

Additional Symbolic Parallels

  1. God shuts them in (Genesis 7:16) – Just as God secures Noah in the ark, the resurrection is secured by divine power, not human effort.

  2. 40 days of rain (testing) – Jesus was tested in the wilderness for 40 days and then emerged to begin His mission, just as the ark emerges into a renewed world.

  3. The Raven & The Dove – The raven (death, judgment) goes out first but does not return. The dove (peace, the Holy Spirit) returns with an olive leaf, signaling new life—just as the Spirit affirms Christ’s resurrection.

  4. The Rainbow (New Covenant) – After the flood, God makes a covenant with all creation. After the resurrection, Jesus establishes the New Covenant through His blood.

This reading transforms the Noah story into a powerful allegory of Christ’s triumph over death—where He leads creation through death into resurrection life. Do you think this aligns with your vision, or are there other layers you’d like to explore?
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