Insights into Creation, the Nephilim and the Sons of God

By Ian Archer

As we read this book we will gain insights into what the bible has to say about: creation, who the Sons of God are; how the Nephilim came to be and how they re-emerged after the flood; why Noah got drunk, why God 'hated' Esau and more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9781664294875

Ian Archer

About the Author: …just a regular guy, who reads the bible (sometimes), while growing in his relationship with God and sharing the insights He gives!

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CONTENTS

Preface

Chapter 1 Creation

Chapter 2 The Dual Nature of Man

Chapter 3 Deception

Chapter 4 Origin of the Nephilim

Chapter 5 The Nephilim Rise Again

Chapter 6 Called Out

Chapter 7 Go Forth and Conquer

Chapter 8 Now Are You the Sons of God

PREFACE

The contents of this book are the result of a study, prompted by a sermon in which a preacher mentioned that the giants in Canaan, the Nephilim, were the result of fallen angels having children with human women. Using the bible alone, without the benefit of other books written on the topic, except a Strong’s concordance for clarity of word meanings, I was inclined to determine whether or not that might be true.

I have found that the Holy Spirit is the only teacher needed and what I have come to understand seems the most rational explanation of the Nephilim. I have also found that much insight is given regarding theories I have heard in sermons, concerning other biblical matters over the years. The result is a short book with insights gleaned from the bible concerning creation, the garden, the Nephilim and the gospel.

It is clear that the Genesis account of creation does not seek to explain the minutiae of the creative process. It assumes the readers understand that there is an omnipotent God at work, and that He can do that which the human mind cannot understand. Genesis therefore, is not an attempt to convince us of what the truth is, but simply states, in a matter of fact way, the story we need to better understand the bible, the gospel and who we truly are created to be. Specific details are not always given, but the general outline is, hidden within which is a wealth of information and principles that are of great benefit to us.

This book is best read slowly and thoughtfully, using a bible to reference highlighted areas to give context to the passages.

I hope this work will benefit the reader in some way.

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CHAPTER 1

Creation

Imagine a vast ocean made up of innumerable drops of water. Now imagine taking one drop of water out of that ocean. The vast ocean represents the endlessness of eternity and the drop of water represents a finite measurable speck, a piece of something much greater that we will call time. Time is akin to a drop of water from the ocean because it is measurable, understandable and finite. It has a clearly defined beginning and end.

History is the journey of mankind in time. All of human history is confined within time, even though there is also a much larger reality that exists outside of it. The beginnings of the history of time and mankind are both highlighted in the book of Genesis.

The God of the bible is revered as a king; a King above all kings. He is king over matter, time and eternity! Like all kings, He has a kingdom, a territory over which He rules and reigns. He is eternal and exists in eternity, while, because of His nature, simultaneously co-habits in time.

It was the sin of satan in eternity that prompted the creation of the dimension called time, so that he could be held in a finite space awaiting his final judgment, as the blight he caused in perfection was removed. The Bible teaches that He cast some of His rebellious creatures (fallen angels) who were made in eternity,