Bible questions

Bible Questions & Answers originally started in response to letters from listeners to Adventist World Radio (AWR).

It has now grown to be part of Discover Online and aims to openly and honestly reflect on the truths of the Bible in the modern world. Much of the audio on this site was first aired on AWR.

Thanks to Pastors Edgar Hulbert, Herman Smit, Mike Stickland, Gudmundurs Olafsson, Ray Allen and Victor Hulbert for their help and support in researching for this site.

Answers reflect the authors Christian view of the Bible and modern culture but does not necessarily represent the official views of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Who were the 'sons of God' in Genesis 6:2?

This question is from Genesis 6:2: who were the sons of God? This phrase, 'sons of God' is also found in Job 1:6. Thanks in advance; I look forward to your detailed reply. – Question submitted by Janet.  Although the phrase 'sons of God' refers at times to heavenly beings (Genesis 6:1-4; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7; Psalm 29:1; 89:6), it usually denotes those people who acknowledge God as the source and goal of their life and who enter into a relationship of trust and love with God. All people... more