Gavin Ortlund's Mini Flood Farce

Kingdom Polemics

In this episode of Kingdom Polemics, Aldo Leon tackles the controversial topic of the local vs. global flood debate. He examines the biblical text of Genesis 6-9 and argues that there is no textual or theological basis for a local flood interpretation. He also responds to some of the arguments and objections raised by Gavin Ortlund, a pastor and theologian who advocates for a local flood view. Aldo shows how the local flood view undermines the connection between the Noahic flood and the final judgment, the creation mandate and the Noahic covenant, and the typology of Noah and Christ. He also exposes the underlying assumptions and motivations behind the local flood view, such as the desire to accommodate modern science and avoid the appearance of foolishness. He challenges listeners to trust the authority and clarity of God's word over human wisdom and speculation.

Some of the highlights of this episode are:

• The connection between the creation dominion mandate and the Noahic narrative
• The general symmetry of the whole creation conversation in Genesis 1-2 and Genesis 6-9
• The pneumatological symmetry and connectedness of the creation event and the Noahic event
• The repetitiveness of seven in the narrative of Genesis, indicating completeness and totality
• The universal language of depravity and judgment in the text
• The judgment-parousia theme that makes the flood utterly universal
• The typological redemptive element of the Genesis 6-9 that points to Christ and the gospel

The YouTube Episodes discussed in this episode are from Gavin Ortlund's YouTube Channel, "Truth Unites".

• "Was Noah's Flood Local"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq5tUg4SWzs)
• "Is My Local Flood View HERESY?!?"(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgVsZCdlSPM)

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