1. Saved Like Noah
1 Peter 3:20-21

2. 1 Peter 3:20-21, KJV
“20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ”
1 Pet. 3:20-21, KJV - Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

3. 1 Peter 3:20-21, ASV
“20 that aforetime were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water: 21 which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”
1 Pet. 3:20-21, KJV - Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. 21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
1 Pet. 3: that aforetime were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water: 21 which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ

4. Introduction
The salvation of Noah was a “type” of our salvation - vs. 21
“the like figure where unto even baptism, even baptism” - KJV
“which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism” - ASV
“there is also an antitype which now saves us-baptism” - NKJV
“Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you” - RSV
“which figure now also saves us, baptism” - MKJV
“also to which an antitype doth now save us-baptism” - YLT
We will compare the LIKE salvation of Noah with the salvation of Christians today!
1 Pet. 3: “20 that aforetime were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water: 21 which also after a true likeness doth now save you, even baptism, not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the interrogation of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ”

5. THE GRACE OF GOD Noah Was Saved By
“But Noah found grace (favor) in the eyes of the LORD” - Genesis 6:8
Today we are saved by the grace of God
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” - Ephesians 2:8
Acts 15:11; Ephesians 2:5; 2 Timothy 1:9
But, we are not saved by grace alone, as Noah was not saved by grace alone
Noah Was Saved By
Gen. 6:8 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph. 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Acts 15:11 - But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Eph. 2:5 - Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
2 Tim. 1:9 - Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began

6. FAITH
“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith” - Hebrews 11:7
We are saved “by faith”
John 3:16; 8:24; Romans 5:1; Hebrews 11:6
But, we are not saved by “faith only” - James 2:24
Noah Was Saved By
Heb. 11:7 - By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Jn. 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Jn. 8:24 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Rom. 5:1 - Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Heb. 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jas. 2:24 - Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

7. OBEDIENCE Noah Was Saved By
“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith” - Hebrews 11:7
Noah obeyed God – “by faith”
Noah obeyed all of God’s instructions and commands
Genesis 6:22; 7:5
We are saved by obedience
Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46; Hebrews 5:9
Noah Was Saved By
Heb. 11:7 - By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
Gen. 6:22 - Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
Gen. 7:5 - And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.
Matt 7:21 - Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Lk. 6: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
Heb. 5:9 - And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

8. WATER Noah Was Saved By Noah was saved from the flood by water
1 Peter 3:20
The water lifted up the ark and kept it afloat
Genesis 7:17
The water saved Noah from the evil world
Genesis 6:5-8; 7:21-23
We are saved by water baptism
Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; 1 Peter 3:21
Noah Was Saved By
1 Pet. 3:20 - Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.
Gen. 7:17 - And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lift up above the earth.
Gen. 6:5-8 - And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.
Gen. 7: And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man: 22 All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. 23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.
Mk. 16:16 - He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
1 Pet. 3:21 - The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

9. BEING IN THE ARK Noah Was Saved By
Salvation was possible to only those in the ark
Genesis 7:1, 7, 9, 13, 15-16, 23; 1 Peter 3:21
Today, salvation is possible to only those in Christ
2 Timothy 2:10; cf. Acts 27:21-44; 2 John 9; John 15:5; 14:23
Only the saved are added to the church
Acts 2:41, 42, 47; Ephesians 5:23
Water baptism puts us in Christ and the church
Galatians 3:27; 1 Corinthians 12:13
As those outside the ark perished, those outside of Christ and His church are forever lost
Noah Was Saved By
Gen. 7:1 - And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 7 And Noah went in, and his sons, and his wife, and his sons' wives with him, into the ark, because of the waters of the flood. 9 There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah. 13 In the selfsame day entered Noah, and Shem, and Ham, and Japheth, the sons of Noah, and Noah's wife, and the three wives of his sons with them, into the ark; 15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. 16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. 23 And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.
1 Peter 3:21 - The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
2 Tim. 2:10 - Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Acts 27:21-44, especially vs Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved. We must abide in the doctrine of Christ to be saved and have the Father and the Son
2 Jn. 9 - Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
Jn. 15:5 - I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing
Jn. 14:23 - Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
Acts 2:41 - Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Eph. 5:23 - For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.
Gal. 3:27 - For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
1 Cor. 12:13 - For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. .

10. The Grace Of God Faith Obedience Water Being In The Ark
Noah Was Saved By
Being In The Ark

11. Today You Can Be Saved Like Noah
Spiritual Blessings
Remission of sins - Acts 2:38
Washing away of sins - Acts 22:16
Contact the Blood of Christ - Romans 6:3-4
Become a New Creature - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Are Child Of God - Galatians 3:26
Put on Christ - Galatians 3:27
Sanctified & Cleansed - Ephesians 5:26
Enter the Kingdom - John 3:3-5
Answer of a Good Conscience - 1 Peter 3:21
Added to the Church (Body) - Acts 2:47
Salvation is in the Name of Christ - Acts 4:12
Saved - Mark 16:16
Walking as children of light - Ephesians 5:8
Water Baptism Forever Stands Between The Alien Sinner and All Spiritual Blessings
Alien Sinner
Ephesians 5:8
Baptism
Acts 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for (eis) the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Rom. 6:3-4 - Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
2 Cor. 5:17 - Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Gal. 3: For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
Eph. 5:26 - That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word.
Jn. 3:3-4 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God
1 Pet. 3:21 - The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:
Acts 2:47 - Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
Acts 4:12 - Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Mk. 16:16 - He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
1 Jn. 1: This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Eph. 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Eph. 5:8 - For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
“all spiritual blessings…in Christ” - “baptized into Christ” Ephesians 1:3 - Galatians 3:27

12. “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” Acts 16:30
Alien sinners must…
Hear the Gospel – Romans 10:17
Believe – John 8:34
Repent – Acts 17:30
Confess Christ – Matthew 10:34
Be Baptized in water for the remission of sins – Acts 22:16
An erring Child of God must…
Repent and Pray – Acts 8:22
Children of God Must Live “faithful unto death”
Revelation 2:10
Acts 16: READ
Rom. 10:17 - So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Jn. 8:34 - I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
Acts. 17: And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Matt. - 10:34 - Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
Acts. 2:38 - Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22:16 - And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Rev. 2:10 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

13. 1 Peter 3:21
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ”