The Universe Next Door

Problems with Christian Nationalism

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat is this new concept of Christian Nationalism that is suddenly beginning to gain popularity? Is this concept biblical and righteous, or is it a distortion of Scripture? How is "General Equity Theonomy" being used as a device within the church to implement Christian Nationalism? What is God actually concerned with in terms of Government and idolatry and what does that look like in Scripture? Don't forget to register for the "With Liberty and Justice for All" conference in Clearwater Florida this Thursday-Saturday! Use the Code 'CBC' to sign up free!https://sovevents.com/2023-liberty-justice-conference/The Truth Behind Worshiping Idols:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idolsHow to Understand Jesus' Nature as the God-Man:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12010425-how-to-understand-jesus-nature-as-the-god-manSupport the show

What is Going on in America? | Michael O’Fallon

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIs "with liberty and justice for all" a phrase of the past? Why does it seem that things in America have deteriorated quickly and is there any hope of return? Why are solutions such as Christian Nationalism insufficient to fix the issues we face in our culture today? Nick Shalna interviews Michael O'Fallon, founder and CEO of Sovereign Nations, on understanding what's led to this point and the way forward.  Register for the 'With Liberty and Justice For All' conference where Nick and Michael will be speaking! Don't forget the FREE code 'CBC'https://sovevents.com/2023-liberty-justice-conference/Michael O'Fallon's Website and Youtube Page:https://www.youtube.com/@SovereignNationshttps://sovereignnations.com/Support the show

Recent Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat would you say if a Jehovah's Witness showed up at your door tomorrow? Would you be prepared to defend the truth of Christianity in light of a religion that travels door to door and hears all kinds of arguments from Christians? Can you demonstrate that the Trinity is not a contradiction and best describes God's nature as revealed in Scripture?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of July!Episodes:Did Jesus ever claim to be God?Jesus' Nature as God and ManMost Popular Recent Episodes:Who are the Nephilim?Understanding Predestination and ForeknowledgeSupport the show

Q&A: The Great Reset, Female Pastors, Nephilim, Preterism

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDuring this months Q&A, you will hear responses to questions from listeners about the Great Reset, female pastors, annihilationism, preterism, and more!Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our next Q&A coming up Friday, July 28!*I meant to say the name Dale Partridge on the women pastors question, not Dale Carnegie (I guess I was thinking about influencing people and winning friends!)Support the show

Did Jesus Descend to Hell and What is Annihilationism?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereShould we view hell as eternal or a temporary period leading to destruction? How should the weird passage about Jesus making proclamation to the "imprisoned spirits" be understood? Can a finite being satisfy the requirements of the penalty for sin by being destroyed? Did Jesus face the "second death"? Join us as we finish our two-part detour on the existence of hell.Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A this Friday at 5 pm!Edward Fudge Article Referenced:https://edwardfudge.com/2012/03/immortality-is-conditional/Is Hell Eternal and Who Are the Angels Who Sinned?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13068101-full-episode-is-hell-eternal-and-where-are-the-angels-who-sinnedHow to Understand Jesus' Nature as God and Man:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12010425-how-to-understand-jesus-nature-as-the-god-manDid Jesus Ever Claim to be God?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12104058-did-jesus-ever-claim-to-be-godSupport the show

FULL EPISODE - Is Hell Eternal and Where Are the Angels Who Sinned?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDo those who reject Christ suffer for eternity or only for a period of time before being annihilated? What's the difference between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Tartarus, and the Lake of Fire? Where are the "Angels who sinned" imprisoned according to 2 Peter 2:4? What is the second death according to Scripture? Join us as we continue the story of the Nephilim and its implication on theology and culture.Email your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A on Friday, June 30!Other Related Episodes:Who Were the Nephilim? - Full EpisodeWho is Satan? - Full EpisodeWhat is the Divine Council?Support the show

Is Hell Eternal and Where Are the Angels Who Sinned?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat's the difference between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Lake of Fire, Tartaurs, etc?Where are "the angels who sinned" locked up? Is hell eternal or temporary ending in annihilation? Join us tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6pm!Check out the episode: Who Were the Nephilim?Support the show

Who were the Nephilim? (The Beginning of Sexual Transgression)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWho are the mysterious Nephilim figures mentioned in Genesis 6 and Number 13:33? How does this event affect the thinking of the biblical authors and ancient Israelites more than we may recognize? Why has the Sethite view been so popular throughout church history and how does it fail to satisfy the explanation of the Nephilim? Who are the angels who left their proper dwelling place and sinned? Join us as we respond to these questions and more!Send your questions to information@apologetics.org right now for our Q&A coming up on Friday, June 30!What is the Divine Council?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewThe Terrifying Truth Behind Worshipping Idols:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idolsSatan in Job and the Old Testament:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Scripture References:Genesis 6Numbers 13:332 Peter 2:4Jude 1:61 Corinthians 11:10Support the show

The Olive Tree and the Wild Shoot (Romans 9-11 Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn this last episode of the Romans 9-11 series (for now), Nick Shalna talks about the analogy of the olive tree in Romans 11. Were the Jews cut off from God's will completely? Why is the Gospel going out to the Gentiles? What can we gain from this section of the Bible to apply to our own lives and grow in faithfulness to God? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our next Q&A on Friday, June 30!Other Episodes from the Romans 9-11 Series:Who are the Elect?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12949061-who-are-the-elect-romans-9-11-seriesWhy Romans 9 is so Highly Debated:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated-romans-9-11-seriesPredestination and Foreknowledge:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge-romans-9-11-seriesSupport the show

Who Are The Elect? (Romans 9-11 Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWho are "The Elect" of God? Are they chosen to salvation irresistibly to the neglect of others? What was the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the 1st century that Paul deals with in the book of Romans? How does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard and the Parable of the Wedding Banquet relate to this context? Send in your questions or disagreements to information@apologetics.org for our next Q&A on the last Friday of June!John Piper on the view of Election I DISAGREE with:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHNXrFIXpcRomans 9 Part 1:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debatedWhat is Predestination?:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledgeWhy Geneologies are Not Boring:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11906548-why-you-will-never-be-bored-by-genealogies-again-understanding-and-defending-christmas-seriesSupport the show