The problem with this text is the identity of the "sons of GOD-. Seeing that this is the first time the term "sons of GOD- has been introduced in the bible, and throughout the bible the same them is used for different created beings, it makes it difficult to decipher which beings are being spoken of here. There are several different views which give us opinions to whom these beings might be, but the four most disputed ones will be presented.
I. The "sons of GOD- are Kings or Royals.
A. Arguments for the view.
1. Elohim can be interpreted as judges as in Ex 21:6: 22:8-9.
2. King called GOD'S son (II Sam. 7:14 and Ps. 2:7).
3. Helps to explain why men (opposed to Angles) were judged for intermarriage.
4. Gilgamesh qualifies in four ways.
i. By virtue of titulary.
ii. "hero of old- (gibborim) "giant- (nephilim).
iii. Takes wives (whichever ones he wants).
iv. Frustrated in his attempts to gain immortality.
B. Arguments Against the view.
1. Nowhere else in the Bible is "sons of GOD- used for Kings (royalty).
C. Proponents of the view.
Those for this view are John H. Walton.
II. The "sons of GOD- are those from the line of Seth.
A. Arguments for the view.
1. Sons of GOD means members of the faithful lineage (Seth's).
2. The elect nation of Israel (descendants of the Seth line) is called GOD'S son (Ex. 4:22; Deut. 14:1).
3. Noah and Lamek are called the sons of GOD.
B. Arguments Against the view.
1. From the reference to men in 6:1, it is inconceivable that women are being signified in the later verses.
2. How would intermarriage between two races from the same ancestor result in Giants?.
3. The meaning in verse one is to narrow.
4. Unlikely that all the descendants of Seth were Godly and of Cain ungodly.
C. Proponents of the view.
Those for this view are Arnold, Jacob, Murphy.
III. The "sons of GOD- are demons who possessed humans.
A. Arguments for the view.
1. Angels needed human bodies to have intercourse.
2. Makes it full man instead of ½ man ½ angel.
B. Arguments Against the view.
But I feel that Jesus" claim to be the Son of God is totally crazy. ... By this I mean that people ignore evidence against Jesus being the Son of God. ... Again, yes he did exist no he wasn't the Son of God. ... Who did I think Jesus was? ... This is one of many times that Jesus says that he is not only the Son of God, but God himself. ...
The being perfect in power, wisdoem, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe. ... I beliebe that God sent his only begotten son, Jesus, to die on a cross for us. ... There are people who even worshop plantets. ... They may not believe in God Himself, but could have material objects as their god. ... To me He will alsways be my Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. ...
Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. ... Lord Almighty, blessed are those who trust in you.... The sons of Korah were a guild of temple musicians who were previously doorkeepers in the temple. ... He says this because they were descendants of men who broke into revolt against Moses. ... We read that the sons of Korah did not seek to gain power for their own strength and waited on God's timing. ...
They also believe in the Trinity, there is one God and He can be seen in three ways - the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. The Son, Jesus is God incarnation. ... God is omniscient. ... He is loving, the love God has for people is Agape this is unconditional love, (loving people no matter who they are or what the have done.) ... By God being transcendent and beyond our thinking and imagination then how can we believe in Him if we don't know who or what He is. ...
Jesus was son of God, who came to earth to help the sinner not for the people who already know about Jesus, also Isaiah the prophet told us Messiah will come, who will prepare our way. (Mark 1:2) Jesus baptized by John the Baptist, and he started his job by hearing the people who suffering by physical illness (sinner) and to preach and taught to his disciples. ... his disciples for teach and show them about God as love through his miracles: Drive out an evil spirit, healing blind men, calmed the storm, fed five thousand and later four thousand, and walked on the water. ... ...
Is Jesus Christ the promised Savior, our Lord, and the Son of God? ... The child is the Son of God. ... Jesus was not born knowing that he was one that was to preach the word of God and that he was the renowned Son of God. ... When John saw Jesus, he said, "There is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! ... This man sought out Jesus and: he went to him and asked him to go to Capernaum and heal his son, who was about to die. ...
Muslims believe all of God's prophets, who include Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad brought the same message of Pure Monotheism. ... Therefore it became necessary for God to become man in the person of Jesus Christ, who as the Son of God was sinless and unblemished. ... When Muhammad revolted against the worship of idols in Mecca and told the people they should worship the God who created the heaven and the earth, he and his followers were persecuted, and about eighty of his followers were forced to go to a Christian nation. ... Islam teaches Jesus is not the Son of God. ... Chri...
Another example is when God instructs Abraham to take his only son Isaac and sacrifice him. ... God did not wipe out the entire human race, but instead was merciful on Noah's family and allowed them to live in order to repopulate after those who had become so sinful, perished. ... God had instructed Abraham, "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains that I shall show you," (Genesis, 22.2). ... Rather, God is an all-powerful and merciful God who believes and entrusts himself in...
Through viewing all the related forces, one can see why John is a person who hates his father, but at the same time longs for his love and acceptance. ... If Elizabeth would tell John who his natural father is, this may relieve his mind and he would at least understand why Gabriel does not show him the love that he wants. ... When the family is at the church praying, the author explores Gabriel's resentment for John, "But how could there not be a difference between the son of a weak, proud woman and some careless boy, and the son that God had promised him,... For God had promised ...
