Is the Noah’s Ark story in the book of Genesis really about God destroying creation? A spiritual Bible interpretation of the story reveals its true meaning.

In this video, host Curtis Childs guides us through the revelations about the Old Testament parable that eighteenth-century philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg had during his spiritual experiences. Swedenborg’s perspectives transcend literal interpretations to provide a hopeful lesson about salvation. While it may seem like the Bible story is about God destroying creation, Swedenborg’s spiritual perspectives suggest that it symbolizes God’s still-ongoing efforts to save us from self-destruction.

980. Verse 1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth.

'God blessed' means the Lord's presence and grace. 'Noah and his sons means the Ancient Church. 'Being fruitful' means goods stemming from charity, 'multiplying' truths of faith, which they were now to receive as increases. 'Filling the earth' means residing with the external man.