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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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Sayings of King Lemuel

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 31:1-9 This is the only mention of King Lemuel in all of Scripture, and quite honestly, we don’t know who he is, although there are some theories. The sayings are said to have been taught to him by his … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Small Things

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 30 begins in an unexpected place — not with certainty, but with humility. “Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding.” The voice of the chapter does not boast in knowledge. It … Continue reading →

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When Righteousness Rises

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Don Merritt

Proverbs 29 reads like a mirror held up to the soul of a nation—and to the private chambers of the human heart. It speaks of kings and servants, discipline and pride, anger and wisdom. Yet beneath its practical instruction flows … Continue reading →