Tagged “sons-of-god”

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Systematic Theology

Angelology: Discussion Questions on Graham Cole's Against the Darkness

As said by Cole, "Scripture X needs to be in conversation with Scripture Y and Scripture Z. A tota scriptura approach is necessary" (p. 41). Therefore, it is appropriate to look towards the Epistle of Hebrews in which the author quotes Psalm 8 to inform his audience that Christ for a time was made lower than angels in His incarnation (Heb.

October 10, 2024 ⏱ 16 min read draft
Exegetical Papers

Who Are the 'Sons of God' in Genesis 6:1-4?

An interesting passage of Scripture, containing mythological elements akin to ancient Near Eastern mythologies, such as those from Canaan and Mesopotamia, is found in Genesis 6:1-4. In this text, the "sons of God" descend from heaven to mate with the "daughters of man," rebelling against the One True God and provoking God's righteous judgment through a devastating flood. This passage echoes themes found in the literature of the surrounding culture, such as the Epic of Atra-khasis and the Epic of Gilgamesh.

October 10, 2024 ⏱ 19 min read draft