Chapter 7 Part XI Generations of Noah (Grace on Stage)

Generations of Noah (Grace on Stage)

During our time in Generations of Noah (Grace and Probation ) the eyes of many were opened to the little acknowledged fact of Grace’s limit in time. We learned that contrary to what many have come to believe, God does not and will not sit around and allow man to increase indefinitely in sin and corruption. Therefore, he has instituted a time limit by his Grace in which man has to fulfill his obligation of repentance and reformation. Whilst this time is available, man is on probation. And during this probation he is assigned the spirit of the LORD as his probation officer. As his probationary officer, the spirit of the LORD’S duty is not to force man to change. It can only give guidance as long as man is willing to listen. Once man’s probationary period is expired, he will then be subject to the LORD’S Judgement. Grace’s limit in time is very important. So today, let us continue to examine this time limit. Once again, let us begin by defining and rightly dividing ‘Grace.’

Definitions (Merriam Webster)
1. Grace: (n) 2 e : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE

Since Grace is equipped with a time limit, then it must also have the five stages which are present in all those things which have limits in time:
First, there is the Beginning Stage or Stage of Conception. It is important that we remember that the Beginning or Conception of anything in this physical universe does not occur once it is seen. As we have mentioned previously in Deterioration, a beginning begins in the mind. What One sees in the physical universe is the manifestation of those things which have been living in the mind. This means that One’s birth as a baby is not their beginning, rather it is the result of a stage which is in occurrence long before that final manifestation. This is the reason why the Holy Scripture tells Believers that they must be born again. The New Birth begins in the mind. Once the mind is re-born, in time physical changes will follow as validation. The same is true with repentance. Repentance begins in One’s mind. Once the mind is repentant, then it will be followed by physical signs to validate that change. Without that physical change, then it becomes evident that there was no re-birth, or repentance. Therefore, Grace begins even before One is seen.

Secondly, there is the Start Stage. This is the stage where objects come into being to start their course in the physical universe. This is the stage where all things become physically apparent or visible. This means that during this stage all things may be seen with an instrument or with the human eye. We must remember that this does not mean that the thing in observance did not have existence before it is seen. Seeing is not the beginning of existence.

Thirdly, there is the Middle Stage or The Stage of Accountability. This is a very important stage; for in this area lies the occurrence of Discovery. This is where One finds the three life saving details which are discussed in Generations of Noah (Found Grace). The times that this discovery occurs will vary from person to person. It generally occurs while One is in an advanced age and rarely occurs while One is still a child. This stems from two reasons. First, it is very rare to find a young child who is truly aware of the existence of a Higher Power. Because to be fully aware of God, One must first have experience. And through that experience One becomes conscience of the presence of the four elements of historical, spiritual, scientific, and personal evidence which point to him. Most adults are still unable to grasp who God is. They themselves are unawares, and therefore incapable of correctly collecting, studying, analyzing, and understanding this evidence. How much less a child? Hence, without experience and these pieces of evidence, most children are unable to truly grasp who God is. The only thing that they are able to do is to accept what someone tells them as truth. Without their own examinations, observations, and experiences, they are incapable of verifying those statements for themselves.

The second reason why Discovery occurs later in life is because most children are not fully aware of right and wrong, nor are they fully aware of cause and effect. One cannot realize the need for repentance and reformation if they are not fully aware of the consequences of their actions and inactions. This type of awareness can only come through constant teaching and experience. By the time a person finishes the Stage of Accountability, they will have had enough teaching and experience to make sound conscience decisions. Through the judging of their own actions and inactions, they can decide whether repentance and reformation is in order. Or they can also choose to make the decision that they will not repent and reform, but will remain on the current course which they are on.

Because of ability, time, and circumstances, Discovery varies between persons. Each person is born with dissimilar ability and during different periods in different circumstances. One cannot expect a person who is without the instruction of right and wrong to discover that they need repentance at the same time as One who has witnessed all of its consequences and teachings. This also applies to the Scriptures. One cannot expect a person who is without the teachings of the Scriptures to become aware of God at the same time as One who has been instructed. The same is true with ability. A person who may be mentally slow, cannot be expected to discover at the same time as One who is mentally whole. This is why the Holy Bible states, “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required…” (Luke 12:47-48).

The fourth part of Grace is known as the End Stage. This is the area where the allotted time for repentance and reformation is quickly dwindling. One must act quickly if they are to have a chance to avoid certain death and destruction. During this stage the evidence of the need for repentance and reformation becomes flagrantly obvious. This is the reason why God approaches Noah during this time (Gen. 6:13). For during this moment, God is able to fully present his case that destruction is warranted. And Noah with his own eyes is able to see the mounting evidence which God has placed before him. Since time is still available in this stage, there is still a chance for action and change. One can still awaken from that slumber and become aware of their situation before it is to late.

Now, there is a common misconception that the End Stage is final and instantaneous. This is not true. Just as with the other three stages, the End Stage requires time. This is why there is still a chance for repentance and reformation. What is generally considered to be the End Stage is actually the Last stage.

The fifth part of Grace is known as the Ultimate, Last, Final or Finish Stage. This stage completes or finishes the Judgement. There is no more time or Grace for repentance and reformation in this area. Because of its finality and the impact, this is the stage which everyone will see and remember.

Finally, these five stages of Grace are the phases through which all things which have a limit in time must pass through. In four of these five stages there is a presence of time. And depending on the object and circumstances, the times of these stages will vary. God gives all people adequate time to repent and reform. Therefore, none can have an excuse when that fifth and final stage comes upon them. If One will apprehend, they will notice a certain repeating occurrence which appears in each of these first four phases. Present in each of these phases there is also all five stages. And in each of those four phases, there will also be five more stages.


Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.

Chapter 7 Part X Generations of Noah (Here Comes the Judge)

Generations of Noah (Here Comes the Judge)

From the past to the present, man has been found guilty on countless occasions of all manner of charges. His arrogance, selfishness, greed and lust for power has led him to consistently and flagrantly offend all moral and divine laws. Due to these ongoing and reoccurring violations he has been convicted and classified as a habitual repeat offender. And as a result of this conviction he has placed himself into a state of perpetual probation. Recently in Generations of Noah (Grace and Probation) we learned that this probation comes in the form of God’s Grace. God cannot sit idly by at the expense of his entire creation, while allowing man to increase indefinitely in sin and corruption. So, he has instituted an ongoing system whereby man can choose to repent and rehabilitate. If man chooses not to rehabilitate, then he can face the consequences from his temporarily suspended sentence.

Fortunately, while he is on probation, man is not left to complete his rehabilitation alone. We learned about the first of two characters who have been furnished to assist him in his reformation. First, there is the spirit of the LORD who is assigned as man’s probation officer. And as his probation officer, the spirit of the LORD is here to supervise, investigate, and submit ongoing reports in regards to man’s deeds. Through these supervisions, investigations and reports, One is able to see how man’s rehabilitation is progressing or regressing. Today let us continue our discussion by examining the second character who is involved in man’s probation.

Along with the Probation Officer and the Convicted Offender, every probation must have a DECIDER or JUDGE. And as the JUDGE this individual is authorized to carry out two very important duties. First, according to the rules of law, he must manage, supervise, or administer the execution, use, or conduct of justice. Secondly, he must use this justice to decide or settle all accusations or cases which are leveled against One who has been charged with a fault or offense.

For a Judge to manage, supervise, or administer the execution, use, or conduct of justice correctly and uniformly, he must possess two very important qualities. First, he must be unbiased and impartial. This means that the individual who serves as a JUDGE must not have any favor towards any side in a dispute. Therefore, he cannot enter a case having any favorites, biases or prejudices. Secondly he must be dispassionate and objective. This means that as a JUDGE, an individual must be free from the influence of strong feelings or emotions. In order to be effective, he must not be affected by personal or emotional involvement. All of his judgements must be based on the facts and conditions as they are perceived

In order to settle or decide a case correctly and accurately, a JUDGE must do five things. First, he must know the Law. In other words, he must be familiar or acquainted with the rules of conduct or actions prescribed or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority. Secondly, he must go through the process of obtaining all of the applicable evidence which pertains to a particular case. In order to accomplish this, he must equally gather appropriate evidence or data from both the accuser and the accused. Thirdly, in regards to an established Standard or Law, he must go through the process of carefully weighing and comparing all of the collected data . This means that in relation or reference to a formally recognized rule of conduct or action, a JUDGE must take the data and meticulously balance all of its opposing factors or aspects. Fourthly, after carefully balancing all of the opposing factors, he must now come to a final conclusion or determination. In other words, based on the Law, and the evidence, the Judge must now decide on the necessary consequence or result. This consequence may range anywhere from an acquittal to death. Fifthly, he must manage or supervise the execution of that decision. This means that the JUDGE must now see to it that the performance of his decision is fully carried out.

As God’s anointed, the LORD is chosen to fulfill the role of JUDGE in the earth. And according to the Laws of God, he manages, supervises, and executes Justice in all of the earth. Unlike man, he is unbiased and impartial; he plays no favorites. He is free from the personal and emotional constraints which corrupt man‘s judgements. When he arises to execute justice, all in the earth will be judged in accordance with the Law.

With the JUDGE, convicted offender and probation officer, we now have all the three constituent parts which are operating during man’s probationary period. If One will closely examine Noah’s period they will find all three participants in action. In Gen. 6:3 is where One will find the LORD as he concludes a judicial proceeding. And with this conclusion, he gives a calculation of one hundred and twenty years (Genesis 6:3 And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also [is] flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years).

Contrary to what many have come to believe, the number one hundred and twenty does not signal a limit to man’s individual lifespan. This is evidenced by the fact that after the flood Noah lived three hundred and fifty years (Gen. 9:29), Abraham lived one hundred and seventy-five years (Gen.25:7), and Terah lived two hundred and five years (Gen.11:32). Instead, this number is used to represent the approximate time that man is allowed to dominate in the earth. Even though the men in the earth are flesh, God still gives him the opportunity to lead or dominate.

The calculation of man’s time of domination is not arbitrary or without reason. Rather, it is calculated with the assistance of data that is received from the spirit. As we have stated earlier, the spirit of the LORD is man’s probation officer. And as a probation officer, it’s job is to supervise, investigate, and report on man’s conduct. Unbeknownst to man is the fact that, while the spirit is carrying out its probationary functions, it is also amassing a collection of quantitative evidence or data. This data is collected for the express use of determining man’s performance during his period of probation. By inspecting this performance, the LORD will see if he must call for the execution of man’s original sentence of pain, trouble, and death.

Now, after this information is collected, it will be given to the LORD for careful examination and analysis. During this analysis, he will weigh and compare the newly collected data in respects to the Law. He must see if man is fairly applying and following the Law, or is he violating and perverting it. When this procedure is completed, he will weigh and compare the newly collected data in regards to previously gathered information. This is done so that One may see if man is improving in his conduct, or worsening.

Once he has completed weighing and comparing all of the data, the LORD will have to make a decision (Gen. 6:7). He must decide whether it is time for him to execute justice in the earth, or if he must wait until further notice. This decision will be influenced by the amount of sin and corruption in the data in regards to God‘s prescribed limit. If One will recall from TOTL Notice and Notification, we learned that God has set a prescribed limit for man’s violations. Now, if the presence of sin and corruption fills or dominates the data and therefore exceeds God’s prescribed limit, then the Terror of the LORD is sent to warn man that he is violating his probation. And because of these violations, repentance and reformation is required. If this repentance and reformation is not achieved, then the LORD must rise to execute that initial sentence (Jer. 23:5). If the presence of sin and corruption is still below the prescribed limit, the LORD must wait until that appointed time.

Finally, man must begin to understand that his actions control the time of Judgement. As he goes it goes. If he continues to champion sin, corruption and violence, he will continue to bring about the execution of that original sentence of pain, trouble, and death. There is no other way. If he eschews sin, corruption and violence, he will continue to grow spiritually and live in relative peace and prosperity.

When sin is king God cries out, “LOOK OUT LOOK OUT FOR YOUR TIME IS OUT”

Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

1 Samuel 2:10 The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

1 Chronicles 16:33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.