Those (These) Days of Noah & Days of Lot

"When Jesus spoke about His eventual return, He referenced two

historical periods — the days of Noah and the days of Lot. These comparisons serve as profound prophetic warnings about the state of humanity and the world before His Second Coming.

By examining these eras, we gain insight into the societal conditions, moral decay, and spiritual apathy that will characterize the last days.

In Luke 17:26-30, Jesus said:
“As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were

given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. Likewise, as it was also in the days of Lot: They ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; but on the day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.”

Through these words, Jesus highlighted the complacency and preoccupation with daily life that characterized these eras. The warnings serve as a call to vigilance and spiritual readiness for His return.

The story of Noah’s time is found in Genesis 6:1-8. Humanity had reached unprecedented levels of corruption and wickedness. The Bible describes this period as a time when “the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5).

Moral Decay: The people in Noah’s day were consumed by self-interest and materialism. Similar to Paul’s warning in 2 Timothy 3:2-4, they were “lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers … lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God.” 

Today’s culture mirrors these traits. The rise of social media has amplified self-obsession and the relentless pursuit of personal validation. Just as in Noah’s day, spiritual apathy and moral degradation are evident.

Disregard for God’s Warnings: Despite Noah’s preaching of righteousness, the people ignored God’s warnings. This parallels today’s indifference to the gospel and the rejection of absolute truth.

Sexual Immorality: Sodom’s inhabitants were consumed by sexual perversion, including acts of homosexuality and other unnatural

desires. Jude 1:7 states, “Sodom and Gomorrah … having given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh … are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.” 

Today’s culture mirrors this moral decline, with widespread acceptance of practices that contradict God’s design for sexuality. 

Violence and Injustice: Sodom was marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of regard for human life. These characteristics are evident in today’s world.

Apathy Toward God: The people of Sodom disregarded God’s authority and moral laws. Similarly, secular humanism and relativism dominate modern society, leading many away from God’s truth.

Worldliness: Lot’s hesitancy to leave Sodom and his wife’s longing for the city’s pleasures reflect the dangers of attachment to worldly desires. Today, materialism and the pursuit of comfort often hinder spiritual commitment.

One striking parallel is the rise of transhumanism. This movement’s

pursuit of human enhancement through technology raises concerns about tampering with the Imago Dei — the image of God in humanity. Theological challenges include:

Alteration of God’s Design: Radical changes to human biology risk undermining God’s creation.
False Promises of Salvation: Transhumanism’s hope for immortality through technology contradicts the gospel’s message of eternal life through Christ."

Sodom’s destruction serves as a reminder of God’s judgment upon unrepentant sin. 

Yet, His mercy is evident in the rescue of Lot and his family.

Similarly, God offers salvation through Christ to all who turn to Him in repentance and faith."

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