Reformed Fringe

Is the supernatural view of Genesis 6 a historic view or a new view in relation to church history? In this episode, Jon and Doug explain the history and describe the leading figures behind each persuasion. They also delve into the problems of Biblicism, which hinders the argument of the natural view. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

A supernatural view of the Bible, and the history within it, helps bring even more clarity to covenant theology. The way God covenants with His people is often in direct opposition to the covenants men made with other powers. Christ ultimately shows the futility of these other gods and their covenants by revealing to them His full power through His ministry on Earth, the resurrection, and His ascension. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

How should we understand the word Elohim? What is the significance of idols in scripture? Are we espousing polytheism? We receive many questions and concerns about how we understand concepts like the giants, the Nephilim, angels, demons, and, lowercase-g, gods. In this episode, Jon and Doug seek to address some of this feedback and offer their reasoning of these concepts through a reformed, confessional understanding of scripture. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

Many will tell you that demons come from fallen angels, but is this true? Several pieces of scripture point towards a different origin for demons, the spirits of the dead giants! In this episode, Jon and Doug discuss the unholy nature of the giants and why the unclean spirits seen in Jesus’s time are an evolution of the giants in the ancient world. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

The history of giants in the Bible is far more extensive than just David and Goliath. In scripture, we find evidence of many different factions and societies of giants that are often misunderstood and overlooked! In today’s episode, Jon and Doug debunk theories regarding the translation of “Nephilim” and discuss how God used the Israelites to destroy these clans of giants! JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

The Book of Enoch is one of the most famous pieces of extra-biblical literature. What is the context of the book of Enoch, and how is it used and referred to in scripture? What does it say about supernatural creatures like angels and the giant Nephilim? How can it help inform our understanding of human civilization in biblical times? Jon and Doug discuss this and more! Jon’s 1 Peter Giants Sermon JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

Should Christians study extra-biblical literature like the Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha? Jon and Doug make the case that these writings can help Biblical scholars better understand ancient cultures, ideas, and events. While not canon to scripture and outside of God’s inspired word, can these historic documents help our understanding of ancient times? Jon’s 1 Peter Giants Sermon JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

Genesis 6 introduces us to beings known as the “Nephilim.” Beings that are the product of humans and the divine. What is the history of these beings? How do we understand that they were giants? Jon and Doug delve back into Genesis 6 and see how scripture makes a distinction between the line of Noah and the Nephilim. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

Here we are, Genesis 6. This chapter of scripture, particularly verses 1-4, is a large focus of hundreds of thousands of works over thousands of years. In this episode, Jon and Doug aim to showcase the different thoughts throughout the centuries and identify the beings known as the “sons of God” and what their actions mean for Biblical history and our understanding. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK

There are many mysteries relating to what seem to be mythical creatures in the Bible. Two passages of interest can be found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Passages that many are uncomfortable with or don’t know how to approach! Jon and Doug delve into these passages today and expose misconceptions tied to culture and translation. JOIN THE REFORMED FRINGE COMMUNITY! Hosts: Jon Moffitt - jonmoffitt.com Doug Van Dorn - douglasvandorn.com YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM X (TWITTER) FACEBOOK