[SUP]5[/SUP]The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.[SUP]6[/SUP]The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. [SUP]7[/SUP] [Genesis 6: 5-6]
1) Why did God create mankind, when he foreknew that mankind would cause Him so much sorrow?
1) Why did God create mankind, when he foreknew that mankind would cause Him so much sorrow?
He foreknew that His Son will have to save sinners in reconciling them back to God. This was hinted at after the fall when God punished the serpent, then the woman and then the man for sinning.
This point in time of the flood was to show a necessity for God's judgment on the whole earth as that was how bad sinners became before the flood... and will become again as a world when God judges His House first ( the body of Christ; not the whole world ) at the pre trib rapture event wherein afterwards, a fire will come upon the earth destroying a third of it.
2) Where was Satan, when God made the earth, and created man?
There are no real scripture indicating where Satan was at this time, but apparently, he was there afterwards to tempt Eve in the Garden of Eden.
It is after the fall of man that Satan has taken the role of the accuser of our brethren... which will end at the pre trib rapture event when he gets kicked out of heaven to the earth, knowing he has little time left to rally the troops against His coming back with the pre raptured saints to set up His kingdom on earth at the end of the great tribulation.
Revelation 12:[SUP]9 [/SUP]And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.[SUP] 10 [/SUP]And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.[SUP] 11 [/SUP]And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.[SUP] 12 [/SUP]Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
You can't have a celebration of Jesus Christ in Heaven at the Marriage Supper in His honor with Satan around accusing the brethren.
So the way the majority of the world was as sinners was why it was judged to be flooded and the way the world will be again as it is happening now, will be judged again but by fire. So it is best to be ready to go by going before that throne of grace for help in discerning iniquity as well as leaning on Him to deliver us from it & keep us from it before the Bridegroom comes.
2 Peter 3:1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:[SUP] 2 [/SUP]That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:[SUP] 3 [/SUP]Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,[SUP] 4 [/SUP]And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.[SUP] 5 [/SUP]For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:[SUP] 6 [/SUP]Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:[SUP] 7 [/SUP]But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.[SUP] 8 [/SUP]But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.[SUP] 9 [/SUP]The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.[SUP] 10 [/SUP]But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.[SUP] 11 [/SUP]Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,[SUP] 12 [/SUP]Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?[SUP] 13 [/SUP]Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.[SUP] 14 [/SUP]Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.[SUP] 15 [/SUP]And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation;
That salvation is referring to being found abiding in Him to be delivered from the fire coming on this life and this world. We can only do this by looking to the author & finisher of our faith to help us lay aside every weight & sin to be received by Him.
Hebrews 12:1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,[SUP] 2 [/SUP]Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 Corinthians 9:[SUP]24 [/SUP]Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. [SUP]25 [/SUP]And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. [SUP]26 [/SUP]I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: 27But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
2 Corinthians 5:[SUP] 8 [/SUP]We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.[SUP] 9 [/SUP]Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.[SUP] 10 [/SUP]For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.[SUP] 11 [/SUP]Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
Salvation in Christ Jesus can never be lost, but being ready to go... by Him..to be received as a vessel unto honor in His House since death can come at any moment, as well as to escape what is coming on the earth is what running that race is all about. Those wayward saints and former believers left behind, will be received later on after the great tribulation as vessels unto dishonor in His House.
So what we build on that foundation matters...as our confidence should be resting in Him to finish His work in us, helping us to lay aside every weight & sin...leading us to sow to the fruits of the Spirit and NOT to the works of the flesh...is living that reconciled relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Judgment is coming on the earth once more... and it is necessary because it is all leading to that point in time where we will be mae perfect and never sin against God again to be separated from Him ever again.. which is to His glory & our praise of Him.