Category Archives: • Biblical Studies

Tracing the Nephilim: Scripture, History, and the Unseen Realm

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Don Merritt

A New Teaching Series Begins Introduction There are moments in biblical study when a subject refuses to stay quiet. It lingers, it raises questions; it invites deeper reflection. For many readers, the Nephilim are one of those subjects — appearing … Continue reading →

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The Church Born from Above

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Don Merritt

The Church Born from Above — A Community Shaped by New Birth When Jesus spoke of being “born from above,” He was not only describing a personal transformation. He was announcing the beginning of a new community — a people … Continue reading →

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Living the Witness — How New Birth Renews the World

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 6 Spiritual rebirth is not only a private miracle; it is a public calling. When Jesus said, “You must be born from above,” He was describing the beginning of a life that radiates God’s presence into the … Continue reading →

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Recovering the Meaning — Clearing Up Misunderstandings About New Birth

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 5: Recovering the Meaning — Clearing Up Misunderstandings About New Birth Few phrases in Christian vocabulary have been used more often and understood less deeply than “born again.” In modern usage, it can mean anything from a … Continue reading →

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Born Again and the Early Church Fathers: How They Understood the New Birth

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 3 When Jesus spoke of being “born from above” in John 3, He was not introducing a passing religious slogan. The earliest Christian teachers—the Church Fathers—treated the new birth as central to the Christian life. For them, … Continue reading →