Will it follow scripture exactly? Probably not. Will it have a super spiritual aspect that sends people running to the nearest church for repentance? I doubt it. Does any of that really matter? Well... yes and no.
On the one hand, it is important for people to hear as close to the truth as possible. It shouldn't be something that contradicts what is widely known in the biblical account. On the other hand, it exposes people to a whole different side of the story. Scripture comes alive, and because the movie is made in Hollywood, it tends to reach people who may not even own a Bible, much less have a desire to read the story for themselves.
In the great scheme of things, it's all about spreading the gospel, and I'm a great believer that God uses any means necessary. "All things work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
I think it's going to be an amazing movie and I also think that it's going to give a very fascinating perspective of what Noah could have dealt with in the days and minutes leading up to the flood.
There is a very raw 'reality' aspect to the movie that you just don't get in the Biblical account. It gives us a better understanding of the intensity of the judgement of the flood and also portrays the power of God to wipe corruption from the earth and yet protect His people in the process.
FUN FACT: Did you know that practically every culture on planet earth has a story of a mighty flood? This makes the Biblical account seem a little less like an innocent story used to decorate nursery rooms, and little more like a legitimate historical account of a very real event that affected an entire globe.
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