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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 4

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE NEW TESTAMENT CASE FILE OPENS I sat back in my chair and stared at the stack of notes we’ve gathered so far. Three rebellions. Giant clans. Ancient interpretations. Watchers, Nephilim, Rephaim, Anakim. The whole tangled mess of it spread … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 3

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

SECOND TEMPLE INTERPRETATION Our investigation into the Nephilim Question has reached a critical point. In Section 1 we saw what happened — the Three Rebellions. In Section 2 we examined the players involved in those rebellions. Along the way, we’ve … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 2

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE GIANT CLANS IN ISRAEL’S STORY In this part of our adventure we will be investigating the Giant Clans in Israel’s history. We will be investigating this area because we have discovered that occurrences of the Nephilim, though few and … Continue reading →

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The Nephilim: An Investigation and Analysis Part 1

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

THE THREE REBELLIONS Our adventure began a couple of months ago when I listened to a podcast featuring a former cable news analyst interviewing a priest. You might think I’m setting up a joke here, but alas, I am not. … Continue reading →

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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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Blog Update, Announcement and Plans

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Don Merritt

Happy Monday to Everyone! Today I am releasing a newly updated collection of my series on 1, 2, and 3 John. This new edition has been improved, strengthened cleaned up and re-formatted in a way I think you will find … Continue reading →

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The Greek Meaning of “Born Again” in John 3: What Jesus Really Said

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Don Merritt

Born Again, Part 2: What Jesus Really Said — The Greek Meaning of “Born Again” The phrase “born again” is so familiar that we rarely stop to ask what Jesus actually said. But the Greek words in John 3 carry … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on Proverbs

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Don Merritt

Reflection: Proverbs and Christ as Divine Wisdom The New Testament reveals that Christ Himself is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24, 30). When we read Proverbs through that lens, the chapter becomes more than moral instruction—it becomes a portrait … Continue reading →

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The Wife of Noble Character

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:10–31 has often been read as a portrait of an ideal woman—strong, capable, wise, and deeply faithful. Yet beneath the description of her character, we can also see a powerful reflection of God’s love for us and His vision … Continue reading →

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