Pastor Jeff Gill explores the mysterious ‘sons of God’ and Nephilim. A fresh perspective on angelic beings and their interactions with human women reveals his insights into ancient scriptures.
Introduction
Pastor Jeff Gill is a senior pastor at the Calvary Chapel movement, with a rich history of full-time ministry since 1988. He, along with his wife, served at Calvary Chapel of Vista and later as “Construction Missionaries” at Calvary Chapel “Castle” in Millstatt, Austria.
For over two decades, Pastor Gill was an assistant to Pastor Chuck Smith, the founder of the Calvary Chapel movement.
He and his interpretations are grounded in a deep commitment to the Scriptures and it is evident in his Youtube commentary on the identity of the Nephilim.
Understanding the Sons of God and Nephilim
In his YouTube commentary “The Nephilim (Genesis 6:1-4) 1/7/18,” Pastor Jeff Gill expounds on the details of Genesis 6:1-4 and emphasizes the significance of the Hebrew phrase “Bene Elohim,” which translates to “sons of God.”
According to Pastor Gill’s interpretation, the “sons of God” are none other than angelic beings—specifically, fallen angels or demonic hosts.
Drawing upon references from the book of Job, Pastor Gill highlights that these angelic beings were created in heaven by God, akin to mankind being placed on Earth.
“This whole passage hangs on exactly one Hebrew phrase, two words and it is ‘Bene Elohim’. Who they are is never mentioned after this. Is there any way to understand what was being said?
The fact of the matter is there is a way to understand. The actual phrase is used three other times. They’re all in the book of Job and they all pertain to angels. They are angelic beings.
They’re literally the sons of God as in birthed in heaven by God just as mankind was put on the face of the earth.
Jeff Gill
This understanding shapes Pastor Gill’s view that the passage narrates an event involving supernatural beings, which led to unusual relationships with human women. These intermarriages gave rise to the Nephilim.
Pastor Jeff Gill asserts that Genesis 6:1-4 serves as a backdrop for understanding future events. Drawing connections to the Olivet discourse, Pastor Gill underscores the idea that God’s character remains unchanged, and there is a limit to His patience with mankind’s evil and sin.
Concluding Thoughts
Pastor Gill’s perspective provides an alternative to the interpretation adopted by influential church leaders, such as Augustine, who posited that the “sons of God” were merely men from the line of Seth. This disparity in views over the centuries has contributed to the mystery surrounding Genesis 6:1-4.
However, as we navigate through the ancient and modern interpretations, we must remember that it is essential to approach this topic with discernment. The internet is rife with disinformation and sensationalized content. Thus, Chasing the Giants, as a reliable resource, strives to provide searchable data and quality research, guiding us to seek answers and find truth in the words of the Bible.
Watch Jeff Gill’s commentary entitled “The Nephilim (Genesis 6:1-4) 1/7/18” on YouTube.
