How does Noah’s story demonstrate the concept of total depravity?

The narrative of Noah emphasizes total depravity, as Genesis 6:5 states, 'the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.' This scripture highlights that all human beings, including Noah, are affected by sin. Although Noah found grace, he was not inherently righteous but required God’s grace like all others. This underlines the historic Reformed understanding that every individual is born into sin and can only be saved through grace, illustrating our need for a Savior.