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"Mischievous Angels or Sethites? By chuck missler we explored the importance of understanding Genesis 6. The straightforward presentation of the text seems to clearly portray a strange union of fallen angels with women to produce a hybrid race called the "Nephilim," or fallen ones.We enumerated the reasons we accept the "angel" view and why the liberal "Sethite" view is inadequate.Far beyond simply a misunderstanding of the forthright presentation of the text, the "Sethite" view also obscures apprehension of the prophetic Scriptures.Post-Flood OccurrencesRegarding the Nephilim, Genesis 6:4 also includes the haunting phrase, "...and also after that...." Apparently these strange events were not confined just to the period before the Flood.We find that there seems to be some recurrence of those things which resulted in unusual "giants" appearing in subsequent periods later in the Old Testament narrative, specifically the giant-races of Canaan.There were a number of tribes such as the Rephaim, the Emim, the Horim, and Zamsummim, that were giants.1 The kingdom of Og, the King of Bashan, was the "land of the giants."2 Later, we also find Arba,3 Anak, and his seven sons (the "Anakim") also as giants, along with the famed Goliath4 and his four brothers.5When God had revealed to Abraham that the land of Canaan was to be given to him, Satan had over 400 years to plant his "mine field" of Nephilim!6When Moses sent his twelve spies to reconnoiter the Land of Canaan, they came back with the report of giants in the land.7 (The term used was Nephilim.) Their fear of those terrifying creatures resulted in their being relegated to wandering in the wilderness for 38 years.When Joshua and the nation Israel later entered the land of Canaan, they were instructed to wipe out every man, woman and child of certain tribes.8 That strikes us as disturbingly severe. It would seem that in the Land of Canaan, there again was a "gene pool problem."These Rephaim, Nephilim, and others seem to have been established as an advance guard to obstruct Israel's possession of the Promised Land. Was this also a stratagem of Satan?The Days of NoahPerhaps the most direct prophetic reference involving these things was the peculiar warning of our Lord Jesus Himself:And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.Luke 17:26What does that mean? He also warned:And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.Luke 21:25,26 (emphasis added)(The late Walter Martin loved to include a "flying saucer" gesture with his hand when quoting this verse!)Is it possible that the UFOs - and their occupants - are part of an end-time scenario?The Miry Clay of Daniel 2The famous dream of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel Chapter 2 appears to lay out all of Gentile history until God ultimately intervenes and sets up His own kingdom.The various metals which make up the image in the dream are well known to serious students of prophecy.9 Even our common expression, "the idol has feet of clay," comes to us from this classic passage.But what is represented by the "miry clay" in this image? It seems to be strangely mixed-but not completely-with the iron in the dream. The term "miry clay" refers to clay made from dust,10 a Biblical idiom which suggests death.11 )When Daniel interprets this for us he makes an especially provocative allusion in verse 43:And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.Daniel 2:43As he switches to a personal pronoun, they, "shall mingle themselves with the seed of men..." This is extremely suggestive when viewed in light of the warning of our Lord in Luke 17:26, ostensibly directing us to look more closely at Genesis 6.Just what (or who) are "mingling with the seed of men?" These would seem to refer to some beings who are not the seed of men themselves!Could this be a hint of a return to the mischief of Genesis 6? It staggers the mind to consider the potential significance of Daniel's passage and its implications for the future global governance.Are these "aliens" so prolific that they constitute a political constituency?Will there be UFO incidents as part of a carefully orchestrated program to lead us toward a political agenda? Or has it started already? Are the UFOs, and the increasingly widespread abductions, part of the preparations for this scenario?UFO Abductions?There seems to be a growing concern within the psychiatric community from the strange (and far too frequent) reports from people who claim to have been "abducted" by the occupants of UFOs. These reports are too bizarre to accept, and yet too frequent-and consistent-to ignore. What is particularly disturbing is the estimate from some national polls that as much as 3% of the population may be involved!Perhaps the most well-known researcher in this area is Dr. John E. Mack, who is professor of psychiatry at The Cambridge Hospital, Harvard Medical School. A contributor to over 150 articles in professional (peer-reviewed) journals and a former Pulitzer Prize winner, he certainly appears to have impressive credentials.He has been involved in almost a hundred of these cases personally, and has shocked the professional community by declaring that he believes these beings may be real and that they appear to have an agenda to develop a hybrid race!12At a professional conference on abductions at M.I.T., Dr. Mack asked the provocative question, "If what these abductees are saying is happening to them isn't happening, then what is?"13Could all this involve a return to the strange events of "the Days of Noah?"Can A Christian Be "Abducted?"In our publication, The Return of the Nephilim, I ventured the opinion, based on demonology considerations, that a Christian cannot be abducted. In response, I have received several letters of rebuttal, and also an interesting phone call from a senior executive at Universal Studios who apparently has extensive background in this area.He indicated that he had participated with Dr. John Mack in some of his sessions, as well as with other researchers, and declared that I was wrong. He suggested that I investigate the Andreasson affair.The Andreasson case involved a spirit-filled Christian; however, the reports indicate that she accepted an invitation to participate.14 It still appears to me that a Christian cannot be abducted unwillingly.This opens up the entire subject of demonology and is beyond our scope here. (Our book does include a "Checklist for Potential Abductees" for those who are concerned with this issue.)* * *Dr. Mark Eastman and I have just published a new book, Alien Encounters, which attempts to explore the Biblical implications of the increasing reports of UFOs and their occupants, and their potential prophetic significance.It will prove to be the most controversial thing we have done and we truly request your prayers! _______________QUOTES....There also seems to be a high correlation between abductions and occult activity in the lives of the abductees. It is observed that many “UFO researchers prefer to whitewash this fact that extensive prior occult activity can be found in the lives of almost everyone (or their parents) who experiences ongoing contact and/or abductions.” There are also many similar goals between the UFO “aliens” and the New Age occult movement, such as a one-world government and religion. John Keel observes: "[Theoccultist] is brought into intelligent communication with the spirits ofthe air, and can receive any knowledge which they possess, or any falseimpression they choose to impart...the demons seem permitted to do variouswonders at their request." - G.H.Pember, "Earth's Earliest Ages and Their Connection with Modern Spiritualismand Theosophy" (1876)"UFO behaviour is more akin to magic than to physics as we know it... the modernUFOnauts and the demons of past days are probably identical." -Dr. PierreGuerin, FSR Vol. 25, No. 1“The endless messages from the space people would now fill a library, and while the communicators claim to represent some other world, the contents of those messages are identical to the messages long received by mediums and mystics.” (Operation Trojan Horse, John Keel, p. 183)''The UFO manifestations seem to be, by and large, merely minor variations of the age-old demonological phenomenon.” John Keel (ibid., p. 299)"But the UFO phenomenon simply does not behave like extraterrestrial visitors. It actually molds itself in order to fit a given culture." John Ankerberg, The Facts on UFOs and Other Supernatural Phenomena, p. 10"Human beings are under the control of a strange force that bends them in absurd ways, forcing them to play a role in a bizarre game of deception." Dr. Jacques Vallee, Messengers of Deception, p. 20"We are dealing with a multidimensional paraphysical phenomenon which is largely indigenous to planet earth." - Brad steiger"We are part of a symbiotic relationship with something which disguises itself as an extra-terrestrial invasion so as not to alarm us." -Terrence McKennaOne theory which can no longer be taken very seriously is that UFOs are interstellar spaceships." - Arthur C. Clarke, New York Times Book Review, 07/27/75"A large part of the available UFO literature is closely linked with mysticism and the metaphysical. It deals with mental telepathy, automatic writing and invisible entities as well as phenomena like poltergeist [ghost] manifestation and 'possession.' Chuck misslerMany of the UFO reports now being published in the popular press recount alleged incidents that are strikingly similar to demonic possession and psychic phenomena." Lynn E. Catoe,1969;AFOSR Project Order"We are dealing with a yet unrecognized level of consciousness, independent of man but closely linked to the earth.... I do not believe anymore that UFOs are simply the spacecraft of some race of extraterrestrial visitors. This notion is too simplistic to explain their appearance, the frequency of their manifestations through recorded history, and the structure of the information exchanged with them during contact. An impressive parallel can be made between UFO occupants and the popular conceptions of demons. UFOs can project images or fabricated scenes designed to change our belief systems....human belief... is being controlled and conditioned, man's concepts are being rearranged, and we may be headed toward "a massive change of human attitudes toward paranormal abilities and extraterrestrial life. The 'medical examination' to which abductees are said to be subjected, often accompanied by sadistic sexual manipulation, is reminiscent of the medieval tales of encounters with demons. It makes no sense in a sophisticated or technical or biological framework: any intelligent being equipped with the scientific marvels that UFOs possess would be in a position to achieve any of these alleged scientific objectives in a shorter time and with fewer risks....the symbolic display seen by the abductees is identical to the type of initiations ritual or astral voyage that is imbedded in the [occult] traditions of every culture. " Thus, "the structure of abduction stories is identical to that of occult initiation rituals.'' Dr. Jacques Vallee:"A large part of UFO literature is closely linked with mysticism and the metaphysical. It deals with subjects like mental telepathy, automatic writing and invisible entities and phenomena like poltergeist ghost manifestations and 'possession. Many of the UFO reports now being published in the popular press recount alleged incidents that are strikingly similar to demonic possession and psychic phenomena...'' Dr. Pierre Guerin [an eminent scientist associated with the French National Council for Scientific Research]:"A working knowledge of occult science... is indispensable to UFO investigation." Trevor James [veteran UFO researcher]:Studies of flying saucer cults repeatedly show that they are part of a larger occult social world." Sociologists Stupple and McNeece:"Increasingly I felt as if I were entering a struggle that might even be more then life-or-death. It might be a struggle for my soul, my essence, or whatever part of me might have reference to the eternal. There are worse things than death, I suspected..the word demon had never been spoken among the scientists and doctors who were working with me....Alone at night I worried about the legendary cunning of demons.... At the very least, I was going stark, raving mad. I felt an absolutely indescribable sense of menace. It was hell on earth to be there in the presence of the entities, and yet I couldn't move, couldn't cry out, couldn't get away....Whatever was there seemed to monstrously ugly, so filthy and dark and sinister. Of course they were demons....and I couldn't get away." Whitely Strieber [author of bestsellers about UFO encounters such as CommunionThe devil and his demons can, according to the literature, manifest themselves in almost any form and can physically imitate anything from angels to horrifying monsters with glowing eyes. Strange objects and entities materialize and dematerialize in these stories, just as the UFOs and their splendid occupants appear and disappear, walk through walls, and perform other supernatural feats. John Keel, UFOs: Operation Trojan Horse, p. 192The purpose is to deceive and ensnare the soul. We will later find out that the UFO phenomenon is a ploy by satan and his angels. I said that because I want to make a quote by Jaques Valle about Modern technology, he is the most renowned astro-physicist. He said, “I believe there is a machinery of mass manipulation behind the UFO phenomenon…they are helping create a new belief system...they are designed to help change belief systems, and that the technology we observe is only the incidental support for a world-wide enterprise of subliminal seduction.” Or, in essence, deception. John Keel, UFOs: Operation Trojan Horse, p. 192

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As a prophet, John the Baptist was "to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord." In preparing the way for the Messiah's first advent, he was a representative of those who are to prepare a people for our Lord's second coming. The world is given to self-indulgence. Errors and fables abound. Satan's snares destroying the souls are multiplied. All who would perfect holiness in the fear of God must learn the lessons of temperance and self control. The appetites and passions must be held in subjection to the higher powers of the mind. This self discipline is essential to that mental strenght and spiritual insight which will enable us to understand and to practice the sacred truths of God's word. For this reason temperance finds it's place in the work of preparation for Christ's second coming. ~ Ellen G White.For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him.For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel.The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. Psalm 103One immediate contrast between the Old Covenant and the New can be seen in New Testament passages such as Galatians 6:1-2 and Matthew 18:15-18 where, under "the new arrangement for living" (the New Covenant) with God which is now in effect, every possible effort is to be made by the congregation to correct and restore the spiritual health and vitality of any professing member who is found to be engaging in sin. Great care and compassion for the flock is urged upon the pastors of God's church, in fact - to assure that all the sheep reach Home Pastures safe, whole, alive, and well. Through the actual blood sacrifice of Christ, as Antitype, his new priesthood after Melchidezek, the believer's greater access into God's holy presence, and the fullness of the Spirit (provided to us now as opposed to then) give us fuller, richer resources to help us, the New Covenant believer's accountability before God is actually greater. Ours is the higher calling, the greater privilege, and the greater danger of falling away, because sin is measured against the much greater amount of enlightenment received. From the New Testament (e.g. Romans 1-3) we learn that it is mercy we need, not justice or vindication, or our "well earned reward in heaven for a good job well done on earth." However, it appears, based on the scriptures mentioned thus far, that God's attitude towards "high-handed" or presumptuous sin is unchanged under the New Covenant as compared with the Old. Whatever deliberate sin really is, if it is truly persisted in, implies that such a sinner is lost and will be found in the end to have never been part of the believing camp after all.

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And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: (II Samuel 23:20)The Nephilim were in the earth in those days, and also after that Gen6:4
Holocaust of Giants: The Great Smithsonian Cover-upNoted Native American author and professor of law emeritus, Vine Deloria, writes in a personal communication:It's probably better that so few of the ruins and remains were tied in with the Smithsonian because they give good reason to believe the ending of the Indiana Jones movie—a great warehouse where the real secrets of earth history are buried.Modern day archaeology and anthropology have nearly sealed the door on our imaginations, broadly interpreting the North American past as devoid of anything unusual in the way of great cultures characterized by a people of unusual demeanor. The great interloper of ancient burial grounds, the nineteenth century Smithsonian Institution, created a one-way portal, through which uncounted bones have been spirited. This door and the contents of its vault are virtually sealed off to any but government officials. Among these bones may lay answers not even sought by these officials concerning the deep past. The first hint we had about the possible existence of an actual race of tall, strong, and intellectually sophisticated people, was in researching old township and county records. Many of these were quoting from old diaries and letters that were combined, for posterity, in the 1800s from diaries going back to the 1700s. Says Vine in this understanding:Some of these old county and regional history books contain real gems because the people were not subjected to a rigid indoctrination about evolution and were astonished about what they found and honestly reported it. Some time before archaeology came to subscribe the general public to its view of prehistory—generations prior to Darwin's troublesome theory—the pioneers thought that some of the earthworks were as ancient as could be concurrent with human habitation in America. Some among the early settlers exercised their pens assured that the earthworks were not built by the direct ancestry of the native people living in the historical period, but rather were constructed in a more remote era encompassing a different social order. They compared the "Mound Builders," with the "Indians," clearly discerning the former as belonging to an earlier time—possessing a different fate or destiny from the latter.Evidence for the occupation of this region before the appearance of the red man and the white race is to be found in almost every part of the county, as well as through the northwest generally. In removing the gravel bluffs, which are numerous and deep, for the construction and repair of roads, and in excavating cellars, hundreds of human skeletons, some of them of giant form, have been found. A citizen of Marion County estimates that there were about as many human skeletons in the knolls of Marion County as there are white inhabitants at present! The History of Marion County, Ohio (complied from past accounts, published in 1883)Mastodonic remains are occasionally unearthed, and, from time to time, discoveries of the remains of Indian settlements are indicated by the appearance of gigantic skeletons, with the high cheek bones, powerful jaws and massive frames peculiar of the red man, who left these as the only record with which to form a clew to the history of past ages. She said also that three skeletons were found at the mouth of the Paw Paw Creek many years later, while Nim (Nimrod) Satterfield was justice of the peace. Jim Dean and some men were digging for a bridge foundation and found these bones at the lower end of the old buffalo wallow. She thought it was Dr. Kidwell, of Fairmont, who examined them and said they were very old, perhaps thousands of years old. She said that when the skeletons were exposed to the weather for a few days, their bones turned black and began to crumble, that Squire Satterfield had them buried in the Joliffe graveyard (Rivesville). All these skeletons, she said, were measured, and found to be about eight feet long. Want to read more? Visit http://www.light1998.com/GIANTS/Giants_Smithsonian.htm