Who were "the sons of God in Genesis 6?

Ask NT Wright Anything

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🗓️ 13 July 2025

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Does God still love Israel today? Should Christians work in the defense industry? Who were the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? And should modern Christians practice Passover or foot washing?In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird unpack deep questions about God’s enduring love for Israel, the ethical challenges of working in defense and military industries, the mysterious “sons of God” in Genesis, and the ongoing meaning of Passover and foot washing for followers of Jesus today. The conversation wrestles with ancient texts, modern dilemmas, and how to live faithfully in a complex world. Support us: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate Got a question for Tom? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠askntwright.com⁠⁠⁠ Start going deeper in the Bible with a free trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠logos.com/NT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 If you’re enjoying this exclusive series, leave us a comment or share what you’re learning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:12.1	Well, hello and welcome to the Ask Into You Write Anything podcast, the show where we try
1:17.4	to answer your questions about Jesus, the Bible and the Life of Faith.
1:22.6	I'm Mike Bird from Ridley College.
1:25.0	And I'm Tom Wright in Northern Scotland.
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