Amazing Grace, Genesis 9:1–17
Amazing Grace (Genesis 9:1–17)
After the flood, Noah and his family stepped into a world forever changed by the consequences of sin. Though God had judged the wickedness of mankind, sin itself remained. In Genesis 9:1–17, God speaks to Noah and establishes a covenant that would shape the future of humanity and the created world.
In this passage, God reaffirms His purpose for mankind, provides laws to restrain the spread of sin, and establishes the rainbow as the sign of His covenant promise. These acts reveal that God’s grace is not merely a feeling or sentiment—it is seen in the way He governs His world, restrains wickedness, and faithfully keeps His word.
For believers today, the covenant with Noah reminds us that God continues to fulfill His eternal will, provide guidance through His law, and patiently withhold judgment so that many might come to repentance.
Even in a world marked by conflict, suffering, and confusion, the rainbow still testifies to the enduring grace of God.
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Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.
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This sermon was originally preached on 3/15/2026.
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