Genesis 5 is a genealogy record of Adam (v.1). This line of Adam’s family stands in contrast to that of Cain’s family (Genesis 4:17-24) because, this record follows the godly line or, for sake of illustration, the “Christian” line. In this Scripture we can notice some undeniable facts about a few of these men.
Abel was a prophet (Luke 11:50-51) and received revelation from God. After Abel was murdered by Cain, God gave Adam and Eve another son to replace Abel. His name was Seth (Genesis 4:25-26) and he was a prophet and also received revelation from God.
Then, notice Enoch (Genesis 5:22-24). Enoch is a wonderful picture of the believer with a personal walk with God. His relationship with God was so close that God translated him straight to heaven. Enoch’s testimony speaks to us today of one who has faith and pleased God (Hebrews 11:5). Also, Enoch was a prophet and received revelation of God. Enoch preached the second coming of Christ (Jude 14-15).
It is clear from Genesis 5 that the life expectancy of the day was from 700 to over 900 years. All of these men in the godly line of Adam reproduced multiple children (Genesis 5:4,7,10,13,16,19,22,26,30). Even though some of these men walked with God, their children and grandchildren did not, because all of their family perished in the flood as unbelievers except for Noah and his three sons.
If this can happen then, it can happen now. God help us.
