You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Deluge, The Called the: Flood.Called the: Waters of Noah.Came suddenly and unexpectedlyCauses of its abatementComplete destruction of whole earth effected byDate of its commencementDate of its complete removalDecrease of gradualEntire face of the earth changed byExtreme height ofIllustrative: (Unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ`s coming.Illustrative: Of baptism.Illustrative: Of the destruction of sinners.Increased gradually Long-suffering of God exhibited in deferringNoah forewarned ofNoah, &c, saved fromProduced by: Forty days` incessant rain.Produced by: Opening up of the fountains of the great deep.Sent as a punishment for the extreme wickedness of manThat it shall never again occur: A pledge of God`s faithfulness.That it shall never again occur: Confirmed by covenant.That it shall never again occur: Promised.That it shall never again occur: The rainbow a token.The wicked warned ofTime of its increase and prevailingTraditional notice of