While Ellen White does not use the specific term "Nephilim," she writes about the conditions before the Flood and the existence of a race of giants. She describes the people who lived before the Flood as a "long-lived race... men of lofty stature and giant intellect, who, yielding to the control of fallen angels, devoted all their skill and knowledge to the exaltation of themselves" (GC 664.1). Her writings provide these key details about this race: * **Stature and Intellect:** They were "men of lofty stature and giant intellect" (GC 664.1). She also notes that those who lived in the time of Noah and Abraham "resembled the angels in form, comeliness, and strength" (EW 184.2). * **Influence of Fallen Angels:** This race was "yielding to the control of fallen angels" and their actions were an example of "the awful depravity resulting from Satan's policy to remove from God's creatures the restraint of His holy law" (PP 78.4). * **Wickedness:** Their "cruelty and evil inventions, defiling the earth and defacing the image of God, caused Him to blot them from the face of His creation" (GC 664.1). * **Degeneration of Humanity:** She explains that since that time, humanity has been "degenerating, losing their strength and comeliness. Satan has the power of disease and death, and with every age the effects of the curse have been more visible" (EW 184.2). She also references the report of the spies who went into Canaan, who said: “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight” (4T 149.2).

Based on the writings of Ellen White, the distinction between the "sons of God" and the "sons of men" is a spiritual one, based on their relationship with God through Christ. ### Sons of God Ellen White uses the term "sons of God" to refer to those who, through faith in Jesus Christ, are adopted into God's family. This is not a status of birth but one of conversion and acceptance of God's grace. * **A Transformation Through Christ:** She explains the transition from being a "son of Adam" to a "son of God": "Through transgression the sons of men became subjects of Satan. Through the infinite sacrifice of Christ, and faith in His name, the sons of Adam become the sons of God. By assuming human nature, Christ elevates humanity... they may indeed become worthy of the name sons of God” (4T 563.2). * **A Title of Love and Honor:** She frequently quotes the apostle John to express the profound love this title represents: “‘Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.’ What a value this places upon man!" (4T 563.2). This sentiment is repeated in other writings (MH 425.1; AA 545.3; 5T 739.3). * **Heirs with Christ:** Those who become sons of God are considered "joint heirs with Christ; and the kingdom and dominion belong to them" (1T 286.4). ### Sons of Men The term "sons of men" or "sons of Adam" is used to describe humanity in its natural, fallen state, separated from God by sin. * **Subjects of Satan:** Before accepting Christ's sacrifice, humanity is described in this state: "Through transgression the sons of men became subjects of Satan" (4T 563.2). * **Humanity in General:** The term also refers to the human family that Christ joined through His incarnation. "That we might become members of the heavenly family, He became a member of the earthly family. He is the Son of man, and thus a brother to every son and daughter of Adam" (MH 104.3). In summary, according to Ellen White, the titles "sons of God" and "sons of men" do not refer to different lineages or races, but to two spiritual conditions. All people are born as "sons of men" (or "sons of Adam"), and through faith in Jesus, they are given the power and privilege to become "sons of God."