Is the Genesis Flood Just a Myth?

[334 words] Today, there are some who would label the first several chapters of the Bible as “myth.” They do not want to believe that God created the universe, the earth or mankind. They do not believe in the worldwide flood. Interestingly, our Lord Jesus Christ and the beloved Apostle Paul believed that these events were true. Please consider: Jesus believed the events and the people in Genesis 1-11 were true (Matthew 19:4-6; Matthew 24:37-38; Matthew 23:35; John 8:44 cf Genesis 3:4). Those who assert that Genesis is not a true account call our Lord “a liar.” Paul, the Apostle, believed the events and the people in Genesis 1-11 were true (1 Corinthians 11:8,12; 1 Corinthians 15:45; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:13; Romans 5:14). Paul was an apostle inspired by the Holy Spirit to write two thirds of the New Testament. Those who reject these truths reject God the…