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LINKS FOR VISUALShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTfqPHr6_Iwhttps://www.douglasvandorn.com/woventorahHave you ever wondered how the Divine Author of the Bible might play an unseen role in giving us our biblical text? In this episode we explain what textual weaving is: the ancient art of writing where the author carefully arranges the words into invisible columns and rows — like threads on a loom — so that when you read them horizontally you get the story, but when you read them vertically you discover a whole new objective and fixed level of meaning that turns the story into a brilliant tapestry. In Ezekiel 16, God hides a perfect 7×3 grid inside 63 verses:* One column for every nation and lover Israel chased* One column for every idol and false god she worshiped* One column right in the middle for the heart that forgot God The result? A chapter everyone calls “shocking” suddenly becomes a breathtaking picture of sin, judgment, and the God who atones for His unfaithful bride. If you’ve never heard of biblical weaving before, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of seeing Scripture — and show you why Ezekiel 16 isn’t just a hard chapter… it’s a masterpiece.

In this episode, Doug gives a talk summarizing the Cosmic War of the Sons of God series, but with particular focus on a couple of ideas not discussed in the series. There’s a little Divine Council overview from the Reformed perspective. There’s cosmic mountain ideas and how that actually ties to doctrine of covenants we Reformed folks like to discuss. The seventy is here as is the doctrine of election and how it pertains to the cosmic war. If you are interested in more, including early access to coming Fringe episodes, go to www.reformedfringe.com

Behold, what manner of love… that we should be called the sons of God” (1 John 3:1).The story of the seventy: We flip the hourglass: heaven’s angelic sons once ruled; now, through Christ, humans reclaim dominion.    •    Adam: Son of God, seated on Eden’s divine council—prophet, priest, king. He fell; nations given to 70 heavenly sons at Babel (Deut 32:8).    •    Reversal: God elects the younger—Adam over angels, Israel over nations, Christ over all.    •    Jesus: Second Adam, sends 70, crushes Satan, pours Spirit at Pentecost—Babel undone.    •    Christians: Adopted sons, Spirit-led, judging angels (1 Cor 6:3), treading serpents, heirs with Christ.Armor Up (Eph 6): Truth, righteousness, gospel, faith, salvation, Word.The war rages, but victory’s won. Nothing separates us from Christ’s love (Rom 8:37–39).

Prepare to be captivated by the thrilling fourth installment of "The Cosmic War of the Sons of God" on the Reformed Fringe podcast, where we dive into the profound identity of Jesus as the Son of God. This episode unveils how Jesus, the eternal Son, stands at the center of a cosmic battle, bridging heaven and earth to reclaim the nations from fallen angelic powers. From Psalm 2’s declaration of the Son’s divine inheritance to his victorious confrontations with Satan at his birth, baptism, temptation, and resurrection, discover how Jesus’ identity as the Son of God dismantles the enemy’s stronghold. Uncover the shocking truth of how second-century rabbis altered key Old Testament texts to obscure Jesus’ divinity, and why this cosmic war matters for your faith today. Tune in to this episode to grasp the awe-inspiring power of Jesus, the Son of God, who conquers all spiritual forces and offers you redemption through his triumph—your hope in the battle depends on it!

Dive into the electrifying third installment of "The Cosmic War of the Sons of God" on the Reformed Fringe podcast, where we unravel the mysterious "sons of God" in the Old Testament. Doug will explore the shocking truth that these are not human figures but supernatural beings—angels tasked with ruling nations, yet some fell into rebellion, sparking a cosmic battle that reverberates through history. From Genesis 6’s enigmatic Nephilim to the divine council in Psalm 82, discover how these texts were altered by ancient rabbis to obscure Jesus’ divinity, revealing Satan’s schemes to undermine the Gospel. Listen to uncover why this war matters for your faith, how it connects to Jesus as the true Son of God, and why understanding this epic struggle will transform your view of Scripture and the spiritual realm. Tune in for a mind-bending journey that equips you to stand firm in the cosmic conflict!