They Might Be Giants: Understanding the Nephilim and Cosmic Rebellion (Elohim Series)

Voxology

Society & Culture, Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 May 2021

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

Unlocking new layers of biblical meaning, Mike and Tim dive into one of the Bible's most mysterious and perplexing passages—Genesis 6—and the weird, wild world of the Nephilim, fallen Elohim, and cosmic rebellion. In this episode of the Genesis Series, they unpack how humanity's fall mirrors the spiritual realm's own betrayal, why "heaven" needs redemption too, and how it all connects to the gospel's cosmic scale. They also respond to some truly thought-provoking listener emails and celebrate Voxology's upcoming 300th episode with big announcements and an invitation to add your voice to the journey.

Key Takeaways: • Understanding the Sons of God and Nephilim – A deep dive into the meaning of Genesis 6 and the implications of divine beings breaking heavenly boundaries. • Cosmic Rebellion & Restoration – Why God's redemption plan includes not just earth, but also the heavens, and how Eden's echoes appear again in David vs. Goliath and even Jesus's ministry. • Personal vs. Communal Salvation – Responding to a listener's brilliant email about individual salvation and the church's communal calling. • The Church as a Messy but Sacred Community – Why finding a healthy, humble, and justice-oriented church is more important than searching for theological perfection. • The Fault Lines of Modern Church Models – A candid conversation about ecclesiology, power, love, and whether the institution of church still serves the original mission of Jesus.

Guest Highlights: This episode includes thoughtful listener comments from Jeremy and others, inspiring a rich discussion about the nature of faith, frustration, and formation within today's church context.

Resources Mentioned: • Genesis 6 – The Sons of God and Nephilim passage. • Jude & 2 Peter – New Testament references to the rebellious Elohim. • Tim Mackie & The Bible Project – Background on ancient cosmology and Hebrew literary patterns. • Patreon Sign-Up – Patreon.com/voxology • Voxline for Episode 300 submissions – Call (530) 492-0382 or email tim@voxpodcast.com

Call to Action: We want your voice in our upcoming 300th episode! Submit your one-word or short reflection on hope or lament about the church. Plus, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology on social media to stay connected with a community reimagining faith in Jesus together.

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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Music by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! ETSY

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

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0:00.0	Ladies and gentlemen, we have an action-packed episode of the Vox podcast for you today.
0:07.0	We've got emails to respond to, announcements to make, people to thank, weird Bible verses to talk about all in the next hour.
0:17.8	Ladies and gentlemen, now listen, for the dozen of you that are dying to know
0:23.7	the new name, it is coming along with episode 300, all right? That's, which is in two episodes.
0:30.1	And because we love our donors, they're going to find out first.
0:38.2	And so, bam, if you're on Patreon, bam, you'll know first.
0:43.0	And before the like 12 other people that want to know and are interested, you will know first.
0:50.7	Patrons and if you're signed up to the newsletter.
0:58.0	We have a newsletter. That's the rumor on the street how do people sign up for a newsletter tim it's on the website voxpodcast.com
1:04.0	at the bottom of the main page you can either send us an email if you want to yell at us about
1:08.8	something how let me ask you a question.
1:11.4	How many newsletters have we sent out in the six years of the podcast?
1:14.6	Would you estimate?
1:15.7	A lot.
1:16.5	Yeah, I would say three.
1:18.5	Yeah, no, I'd say probably four.
1:20.3	Okay, perfect.
1:22.4	We average a little under one per year.
1:25.3	And so you're definitely not going to get spammed with that.
1:31.5	That's true.
1:32.6	And I want to thank Mary.
1:34.4	Now, I'm not sure if she's any relation to the Mary that we all know in the Bible.
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