Playlist: Giants (topic)
Conspiracy Theory (Part Eighteen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)The term 'Nephilim' appears in Genesis 6:4, associated with the extreme wickedness of that era. Nephilim, an obscure plural noun left untranslated in English Bibles, literally indicates a feller, someone who knocks things over, but through usage, it is more frequently thought to indicate giants of some kind. This is supported by …
Conspiracy Theory (Part Nineteen)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)In Genesis 6:4, the nephilim are designated as leaders who rebelled violently against God and His way of life. They existed both before and after the Flood, being most prominent before it, and are also mentioned in Numbers 13:33. Biblically, the nephilim before and after the Flood shared only their large stature, with no genetic …
The Great Flood (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the days before the Great Flood, as described in Genesis 6, giants roamed the earth, a striking detail amidst the widespread corruption of humanity. Genesis 6:4 states, "There were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. Those …
The Great Flood (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the days before the Flood, as described in Genesis 6:4, there were giants on the earth, known as Nephilim, a term that conveys mighty ones or fallen ones. These giants existed both before and after the time when the sons of God took the daughters of men as wives, producing children who became mighty men of old, men of renown. …
The Days of Noah
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the days before the Flood, as recorded in Genesis 6:4, there were giants on the earth, known as Nephilim, a term signifying both their fallen values and their mighty strength. These giants emerged during a time of widespread corruption, when men multiplied and the sons of God took wives from the daughters of men, leading to …
The Great Flood (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn Genesis 6:4, it is recorded that there were giants on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men and they bore children to them. These were the mighty men who were of old, men of renown. The term "giants" is translated from the Hebrew word nephilim , which can mean fallen …
What's So Bad About Babylon? (2003) (Part 1)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn the context of understanding Babylon's origins and influence, the concept of giants emerges as significant in the early chapters of Genesis. Genesis 6:4 states, "There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them, the same …
The Spirit World
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the exploration of various "worlds" as described in Scripture, one intriguing aspect is the mention of giants in relation to the spirit world and angelic beings. Genesis 6:2 speaks of the sons of God finding the daughters of men beautiful, leading to the production of the Nephilim . However, it is important to clarify that …
Abraham (Part Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Philistines, known as a race of giants, carry significant symbolism in their mighty stature and strength. Their physical presence represents their intellect and technological achievements, portraying them as an intimidating force in the eyes of God's true people. They appear insurmountable, possessing advanced warfare …
Caleb: Wholeheartedly Following God Exemplified
Sermon by Ted E. BowlingIn the account of the spies sent to explore the land of Canaan, as recorded in Numbers 13, the majority returned with a discouraging report, focusing on the formidable inhabitants they encountered. They described the land as one that devours its inhabitants, with people of great stature, specifically mentioning the giants, the …