How do we know that Noah found grace in God's eyes?

In Genesis 6:8, we read, 'But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.' This indicates that despite the rampant corruption of humanity, God chose Noah for His mercy based on divine prerogative. This concept of grace is central to sovereign grace theology, showing that God's election is not based on human merit but rather on God’s sovereign will. Noah’s faith and obedience, affirmed in Hebrews 11:7, reflect the work of grace in his life that enabled him to heed God's warning about the coming flood. Thus, believers today find assurance in the same grace that distinguishes them in a world bound for destruction, reminding us that it is by grace we are saved through faith, not by works.