The discovery of Noah's Ark would be significant to Bible-believing Christians as it would validate the biblical account of the flood and strengthen their faith. However, it would likely hold little importance to non-believers, who might offer alternative explanations. The Bible emphasizes that faith is not reliant on physical evidence, as belief in God comes from a heart that loves Him (2 Corinthians 5:7). While such a discovery could remove doubt for some, it wouldn't create faith in those who reject God's existence. Ultimately, the reality of God's existence and the need for a Savior is clear through creation, and the heart's willingness to accept the truth is what matters most (Romans 1:19–20).
As an archaeological discovery, the excavation of Noah's Ark would be very important. The existence of the remains of a giant boat, which could be carbon-dated to 2500 BC, the time indicated by the Bible for the great flood, and which showed evidence that it had once carried different species of animals, would be a fascinating historical find.
It would be important to Bible-believing Christians, as it would confirm and support the biblical account. For skeptics and people who are unsure whether to trust the Bible, it could also be important in the sense that it might remove doubt. But for those who are unwilling to believe in the Bible, the discovery of Noah's Ark would probably not be very important.
This strange dichotomy is not so strange when we consider the words of Paul, who pointed out that people know that God exists. Nature makes it plain to them that there is a divine Creator, through the things that have been made. But they reject the obvious, not because they don't see it, but because they desperately want to believe that He does not exist (Romans 1:19–20). His existence would necessitate the acceptance of the truth—that we are all fallen and need a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:8–10).