Subject: The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1-4 |
Bible Note: Hello, Do you honestly think that my only proof text for human believers being the "Sons of God" is Hebrews? Nope! Romans 8:12-17 and 1 John 3:1 both identifies Christians as God's Children. Hosea 1:10 has God saying that Israel are to be his sons. Hosea 11:1 says that this happened when Israel was still in slavery in egypt. Jesus says in Matthew 5:9 that the peacemakers will also be called the sons of God. All of these passages point to those humans who believed in and obeyed God. The same definition, someone who is obedient to God, can also be applied to Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The term "Sons of God" is one which carries the meaning of one who is obedient. The angels are forbidden to marry (Matthew 22:30). Whether or not they are capable is not of importance, they are not allowed to. Genesis 6:1-4 clearly identifies "Sons of God", a term carrying the meaning of obedience. If Genesis 6:1-4 is talking about angels, then there is a clear contradiction in meaning, for they would be in disobedience to God and not be "Sons of God", but "demons". As a result, they would've been identified as such. However, we find no such reference in Genesis 6:1-4. Therefore, the term "Sons of God" must represent a different group which is in obedience to God. The only other group that fits is the line of Seth. Jesusman |