Noah, Effectually Called and Preserved

Noah was chosen or elected by God for deliverance and the continuation of the human race. Also, Noah was effectually called and preserved. In the effectual call, the mind is instructed in the truth of the gospel. The affections are fired under the sound of the Gospel. And, the will is moved toward the Christ of the gospel. The call to Noah was irresistible, but he obeyed with great gladness