Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 6:1-8

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Genesis 6:1-8

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Genesis 6:1-8 as an account of humanity's total depravity and God's sovereign grace, which sets the stage for the unfolding covenant of grace. This passage highlights the corruption that sin has wrought upon creation, demonstrating humanity's need for divine intervention. The text anticipates the redemptive work of Christ by showing the necessity of a Savior who can bring about a new creation. Within the redemptive-historical framework, these verses underscore the continuity of God's covenant dealings, pointing toward the definitive covenant in Christ, who is the ultimate remedy for sin and corruption.

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