Who are the NEPHILIM in the Bible?! (EXPLAINED) | Live Free with Josh Howerton
3/17/20261 hr 18 min
In this episode of LIVE FREE, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham tackle two fascinating and often misunderstood topics: how Christians should think about politics and the mysterious Nephilim in Genesis 6. Looking at Matthew 21, they unpack Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the powerful contrast between earthly political power and the kingdom Jesus came to establish. The conversation challenges two common errors Christians make today—treating politics as ultimate hope or ignoring it altogether—and explains how believers can engage culture while keeping their allegiance firmly rooted in Christ.
The discussion then turns to the Nephilim, exploring the th...
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First 90 secondsCarlos Erazo· Host0:00
The parable of the Good Samaritan ultimately points to the gospel of the good Savior He is Lord over every square inch of my life and over every square inch of creation.
Paul Cunningham· Host0:10
Politics and government is not the one exception to the place where He is Lord over.
Carlos Erazo· Host0:14
We don't wanna deify politics, but at the same time, we don't wanna deny politics. Well, hey, Live Free Nation, before we jump into the episode, this podcast is recorded right here at Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas, but the Live Free Nation is spread all over the country and all around the world. So if you've been watching and thinking, "Man, I wish I could be part of something like this," we wanna invite you to take a simple next step, and that is join us for Church Online. Every weekend, we stream our services live on YouTube, Facebook, and our Church Online platform, and it's more than just watching a service. There are live hosts in the chat, prayer teams ready to stand with you, and people all around the world worshiping together in real time. And so whether you're exploring the faith, coming back to church, or just looking for a place to start, Church Online is a great way to jump in and experience what God is doing here at Lake Point. We would love to see you in the chat this weekend, and now enjoy the podcast. Well, hey, welcome back to another episode of the Live Free Podcast. My name is Carlos Eraso, and today I'm here with Pastor Paul Cunningham, AKA Chad G, Paul C, AKA The Epistle Missile.
Paul Cunningham· Host1:17
Well, man.
Carlos Erazo· Host1:17
AKA... How many nicknames you got, bro?
Paul Cunningham· Host1:19
Way too many. [laughs] Way too many. I've always been a nickname guy. People always give me tons.
Carlos Erazo· Host1:23
Coming to you from Lake Point Church in Dallas, Texas, and today we're gonna be talking about Matthew 21, what Christians get wrong about politics