1. Hebrews 11:7 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why is Noah called an heir?

Hebrews 11:7 (ESV)

7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

The inheritance is what Jesus will bring in the future. The inheritance is what Jesus himself received (Hebrews 1:4) and will give to his people (Hebrews 6:12). It is the salvation by grace that is given to us by God’s mercy.