The Nephilim are not just ancient figures from Genesis. They are real and active today, working through portals and spiritual deception to draw people away from God. Their presence underscores the reality of an unseen war raging around humanity.
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On The Big Picture podcast, host Larry Ragland spoke with Tony Merkel of The Confessionals podcast about how these beings operate. Merkel described how dark entities recruit individuals into allegiance. “Some people are recruited by entities to pledge allegiance to them. And when some people say yes to it, it sets their life on a different path,” he said. “I’ve never come across anybody who said no that was recruited more than once.”
These Nephilim and their spiritual counterparts are not united. Merkel said, “Though they are against ‘big G’ God, they got their own little quarrels amongst each other.” Their infighting does not lessen their danger but reveals a kingdom of darkness filled with chaos.
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At the center of their strategy is deception. “The Bible says that the devil is a liar, the father of lies. There’s no truth in him. When he fell, he lost the ability to process truth. He knows what’s true but he can’t process what’s true,” Merkel explained.
Their goal is not to raise Satan worshipers but to keep people from following Christ. “I don’t think Satan cares if you’re a Satan worshiper or not. I think he cares if you’re a Jesus worshiper or not,” Merkel said.
Citing Ephesians, Merkel reminded listeners that this war is structured and organized. “We wrestle not against flesh and blood. We’re fighting principalities, rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in high places,” he said.
Ragland emphasized that the reality of portals and Nephilim activity is part of God’s larger revelation. “There’s more going on in this world than what you can see, hear, taste or feel,” he told viewers. “Your senses will not identify it. It’s the spirit realm.”
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The two confirmed that spiritual warfare is not symbolic or metaphorical but a present reality. The Nephilim and demonic forces are active, operating through deception and portals to ensnare humanity. For believers this war demands vigilance, faith and a steadfast commitment to Jesus who alone gives victory over the powers of darkness.
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
