2. 1 Peter 3:21 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

3. Type & Antitype Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality Romans 5:9 (NKJV) Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Exodus 12:13

4. Type & Antitype Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality Exodus 26

5. Type & Antitype Type was the prefiguring example Antitype was the spiritual reality

6. Noah’s Salvation Required An Agent- -God Agency-- The flood of Water A Vehicle to Use the Agency- - The Ark Our Salvation Requires An Agent- -God Agency -- The Resurrection of Jesus A Vehicle to Use the Agency- - Baptism

7. 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) [20] who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water.

8. 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us-- baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,,

9. 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:21 (NKJV) There is also an antitype which now saves us-- baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1 Peter 3:20 (NKJV) who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. 1 Peter 3:21 (NKJV) There is also an antitype which now saves us-- baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Genesis 7:13

10. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: “the like figure whereunto (even) baptism doth also now save us,” i.e. baptism is the antitype of the ark “wherein... eight souls were saved (or brought safely) through water,” Revised Version “which also after a true likeness (“in the antitype”) doth now save you even baptism”); “the like figure whereunto (even) baptism doth also now save us,” i.e. baptism is the antitype of the ark “wherein... eight souls were saved (or brought safely) through water,” Revised Version “which also after a true likeness (“in the antitype”) doth now save you even baptism”);

15. 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us-- baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,, Romans 4:24-25 (KJV) [24] But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; [25] Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. [24] But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; [25] Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

16. 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV) [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us-- baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,, 1 Peter 1:3 (KJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

17. Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV) By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. Hebrews 11:7 (NKJV) By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. We are spiritually delivered from God’s judgment upon a sinful world through the resurrection of Christ in baptism. Noah was physically delivered from God’s judgment upon a wicked world through the flood in the ark!

18. We are spiritually delivered from God’s judgment upon a sinful world through the resurrection of Christ in baptism. Romans 6:3-5 (NKJV)... [4] Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.... Romans 6:3-5 (NKJV)... [4] Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life....

19. 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NKJV)... while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. [21] There is also an antitype which now saves us--baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, “not the removal of dirt from the flesh,” “an appeal to God for a good conscience-- through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,”

20. Acts 2:21 38 Rom 10:13 16 Acts 22:16

21. By Grace- Eph. 2:8 By Faith- Acts 16:31 By Obedience- Heb. 5:9; Rom 6:16-18 By Vehicle- Heb. 5:9; Tit. 3:5 By Jesus’ resurrection - 1 Pet. 3:21 By Grace- Gen. 6:8 By Faith- Heb. 11:7 By Obedience- Gen 6:22 By Vehicle- Heb. 11:7 By the Water of the flood- 1 Pet. 3:20

22. How Much Obedience Is Enough * In order for Noah’s family to be saved? – Gen 6:8, 22; 7:5; Heb 11:7; 1 Peter 3:21 * In order for the walls of Jericho to fall? – Josh. 6:2, 20; Heb. 11:30 * In order for Naaman to be cleansed of his leprosy? – 2 Kings 5:10-14 * In order for the 3,000 on the day of Pentecost to receive the remission of their sins? – Acts 2:38 * In order for the erring child of God to be forgiven of sin? – Acts 8:19-24; 1 John 1:7-9

23. Examples of Conversion Conversions in Acts BelievedRepentedConfessedBaptized Pentecost – Acts 2:14-41 4 37,38 4 38,41 Samaria – Acts 8:5-13  12  12,13 Eunuch – Acts 8:35-39  36,37  37  38 Saul – Acts 9,22,26  22:16 Cornelius Acts 10:34-48  43  48 Lydia – Acts 16:13-15  14  15 Jailor – Acts 16:30-34  31  33 Corinthians Acts 18:8 8888 8888 Ephesians - Acts 19:3-5 5555

24. Genesis 7:23 (NKJV) So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive. Genesis 7:23 (NKJV) So He destroyed all living things which were on the face of the ground: both man and cattle, creeping thing and bird of the air. They were destroyed from the earth. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive.

25. Enter God’s ark of safety TODAY – (i.e. the body of Christ, (Rom. 6:3-6; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:26,27) Or be destroyed – (2 Thes 1:7-9) Enter God’s ark of safety TODAY – (i.e. the body of Christ, (Rom. 6:3-6; 1 Cor. 12:13; Gal. 3:26,27) Or be destroyed – (2 Thes 1:7-9)