How does the Ark of Noah relate to salvation?

Noah's Ark is a clear representation of salvation from God's impending judgment due to sin. Just as Noah and his family were saved through their faith in entering the ark, believers find refuge in Christ as the true Ark. God's wrath was poured out during the flood, yet those in the Ark were safe from it, symbolizing that those in Christ are similarly protected from divine condemnation. The ark's pitch represents atonement, illustrating that through Christ's sacrifice, God provides a way to satisfy His justice while extending mercy to His people.