I believe in the flood as did Jesus Christ.
Whilst we cannot prove the flood beyond doubt, I believe there is much
evidence to show massive movement of the earth's surface structures by water.
Evidence abounds to this fact around the globe. I am also led to believe that all of earth's major
civilizations have a legend concerning a flood. Maybe one day
evidence for the
ark will be found ( Google Wyatt for an interesting read!)
Proof of an event recorded in the bible and by other
civilizations thousands of years ago is difficult. We have to rely on the written account as we tend to confirm the existence of other historical facts by written account for example the existence of the Caesars, Egyptian Kings etc.
As such one has to consider the
evidence and weigh up whether the Bible is worth considering as a credible book or not. I am a
Christian and subscribe to the beliefs of Christadelphians world wide. Why I believe it is a credible book is because it comes with with other powerful
evidence pointing towards it's veracity. For example the existence of the Jews as a nation today, fulfillment of bible
prophecy, the proof of bible stories confirmed by Archaeological finds and the fact that we we live on a planet with bio-diversity unparalleled in the universe. This is sufficient
evidence for me.
What is sobering about the account of the flood is that it is recorded that they lived in a godless world with little or no regard for a Creator God. As such the Bible records that the flood was a mechanism by which God chose to destroy those who had no regard for Him. In addition, the bible clearly predicts that a similar set of circumstances will exist prior to the return of his Son to the Earth. This event is described by some as the "
end of the world".
Alongside this warning however comes an offer from God that, like Noah who escaped the flood and certain death, we too can escape death by belief in Him. This gives me great hope in my life and a confident reason for living.
I trust this view will help stimulate an interest in reading the bible and will also help you in your life by giving you both peace and hope.
sincerely
Gareth.