Genesis 6 and the Problem with the Sethite View - Mailbag

Did angels really come down and cohabitate with human women or was it just the Godly people of Seth's line mixing with the ungodly pagan people? In this episode Pastor Logan Merrick breaks down the problem with the Sethite view of Genesis 6 and why the Scriptures are much more supernatural than we are typically comfortable with.Resources Mentioned in this episodeThe Unseen Realm – Michael S. Heiser Probably the most accessible deep dive into the divine council worldview and Genesis 6.Reversing Hermon – Michael S. Heiser A more focused look specifically at Genesis 6 and its implications in the New Testament.Supernatural – Michael S. Heiser A simplified version of The Unseen Realm—great starting point.1 Enoch Not Scripture—but incredibly important for understanding how ancient Jews interpreted Genesis 6.The Genesis 6 Conspiracy – Gary Bates A contrasting perspective that critiques the supernatural view—worth reading both sides.Giants Sons of the Gods - Douglas Van DornDemons – Michael S. Heiser Explores how Genesis 6 connects to later biblical demonology.