The Universe Next Door

The Universe Next Door is a program of Apologetics Inc. that seeks to answer your questions on the meaning of life, worldview, and the existence of God.

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Friday Feb 24, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy does the divine council worldview matter? Is "the satan" in Job the same character as the cosmic evil being we know as Satan? Why do Ancient Near Eastern culture and the intertestamental period matter?Send in your questions for the next Q&A to information@apologetics.org! The View that Changed the Way I Read My Bible:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bibleWho is Satan Series - First Episode: https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Biola Article Referenced:https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2021/why-michael-heiser-is-probably-wrong-about-satan-in-the-book-of-jobSupport the show

Monday Feb 20, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat actually took place when Israel worshiped idols who were not God? Why does Jesus send out 70 to cast out demons? What implications does the divine council worldview have on the way we read Scripture and see history? Join us for the second and last part (for now) of the divine council series!Don't forget to send in your questions to information@apologetics.org by Thursday morning for the Q&A to be released this Friday at 6 pm! This Series has been created in honor of Dr. Michael HeiserUnseen Realm:https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1683592719/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676918133&sr=8-2-spons"Who is Satan?" Series Part 1:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Recommended Scripture Reading:Deuteronomy 32 (specifically verses 7-9; 17)1 Corinthians 10Luke 10Genesis 10-11Support the show

Monday Feb 13, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy does it seem like the idea of the family is being attacked? Is the church being lead into false and dangerous ideologies? Why are believers looking more like the world and less like a group of people doing God's work God's way? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Os Guinness (author and apologist), who suggests that we need to see another reformation and revival, and certainly not a woke one!Don't forget to send your questions in to information@apologetics.org for the Divine Council Q&A next week!The Call  by Os Guinness:https://www.amazon.com/Call-Finding-Fulfilling-Central-Purpose/dp/0849944376/ref=d_pd_vtp_vft_none_sccl_3_4/145-5217290-4878767?pd_rd_w=2PRdc&content-id=amzn1.sym.8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_p=8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_r=5NP993KK6KE6D0Y7M4JD&pd_rd_wg=BPbYC&pd_rd_r=2a6c0a7a-162e-4041-8893-4d72453e1cca&pd_rd_i=0849944376&psc=1Zero Hour America:https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Hour-America-Historys-Ultimatum/dp/1514005891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18Z72JIW10JHD&keywords=zero+hour+america&qid=1676325719&s=books&sprefix=zero+hour+americ%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1Should we listen to music from Bethel, Elevation and Hillsong?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episodeSupport the show

Monday Feb 06, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDoes God have a Divine Council? What does the term Elohim really mean and who are the "Elohim" that God is speaking to in Psalm 82? What really happened at the Tower of Babel and why does it matter more than we may think? Join us as Nick Shalna gives a summary of the view that changed the way he reads the Bible: The Divine Council worldview. This episode has been created in honor of Dr. Michael Heiser. Please pray for him and his family, and read his most popular book, The Unseen Realm. You will not regret it.Unseen Realm Book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683592719/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=81ac001991707a91e5c8803601244da7&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e9cd8c2-888c-46c4-82d2-714b2b703021%3Aamzn1.sym.7e9cd8c2-888c-46c4-82d2-714b2b703021&hsa_cr_id=2787003830401&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=e0ca2f7f-f74c-4317-822a-8060c1ca260d&pd_rd_w=wXtW7&pd_rd_wg=P7ySx&qid=1675712499&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_0_title&sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124Check out our episode on the Names of God:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-manThe "satan" in Job may not be who you think he is:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Suggested Scripture Reading:Psalm 82Psalm 89Job 1 and 2Deuteronomy 32Genesis 10-11Support the show

Tuesday Jan 31, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre there contradictions in the four Gospels? Why do details of the same story in one gospel often differ from those in others? How should we think about the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture and are there issues with the traditional views? Nick Shalna is joined by Mike Licona, author of Why Are There Differences in the Gospels, to do a little, or a lot, of digging and get to the bottom of some of the most common criticisms of the four Gospels. Check out our episode on Genealogies referenced in this video (Mike doesn't think they're boring either!):https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11906548-why-you-will-never-be-bored-by-genealogies-again-understanding-and-defending-christmas-seriesMike Licona's book: Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-There-Differences-Gospels/dp/0190264268/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G3OLCHYY06ZZ&keywords=why+are+there+differences+in+the+gospels&qid=1675193156&sprefix=why%2Caps%2C2426&sr=8-1Mike Licona's Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficialSupport the show

Monday Jan 30, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereMake sure to join us tomorrow night at 6 pm for our conversation with Dr. Mike Licona as we discuss how the gospels would have been read and understood in the 1st century!In the meantime, check out last week's episode: Did Jesus Every Claim to be God?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12104058-did-jesus-ever-claim-to-be-godSupport the show

Monday Jan 23, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you ever heard the objection that Jesus never claimed to be God? It's a widespread criticism that gets echoed over and over again, but in this episode, we'll see why it doesn't have any credibility. As we highlight 5 out of the dozens of claims Jesus made to Deity, you will not only learn more about who Christ is but you'll also be prepared to defend the Bible's claims of Jesus' identity confidently.Why do the Names of God Matter?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-manIs Jesus the Visible Yahweh in the Old Testament? https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15Support the show

Monday Jan 16, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna is joined by Dr. Joe Allotta, Pastor and Professor, to discuss what the new State of Theology survey reveals about the faith and views of our culture, including the evangelical church. Does this new research show that the church is continuing to misunderstand who Christ is and why it matters so much?  Are believers and non-believers moving closer or further from the biblical perspective on cultural issues? What can we do about it and how does this provide us with a great opportunity in the realm of apologetics? Join us as we break down the good and bad news, and discuss the way forward.Interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door? https://apologetics.org/donate/Check out Trinity College of Florida where Dr. Allotta teaches:https://www.trinitycollege.edu/Recent episodes focused specifically on the person and work of Jesus Christ (Also available on Apple, Spotify, Google, etc.):Jesus Nature as God and Man https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12010425-how-to-understand-jesus-nature-as-the-god-manShocking Old Testament Prophecy about Jesushttps://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11601708-the-most-shocking-predictions-about-jesusIs Jesus the Visible God in the Old Testament?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15Support the show

Monday Jan 09, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat do we mean when we say that Jesus is both God and Man? What does the Bible say about this and why is it such a big deal? What's so dangerous about teaching that Jesus left His divinity in heaven? Join us as we discuss the nature of Christ and why it matters more than you may think!Jesus the Visible God:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15Support the show

Monday Jan 02, 2023

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhile the New Testament does not give an explicit date or any date at all for the birth of Jesus, does it offer clues and insights as to when His birthdate may have been? Is the Christmas holiday really based on pagan myths and legends such as Saturnalia? Is it possible that scholars have been misled by a mistake Josephus made regarding the timing of the reign of Herod? Join us as we discuss these topics and many more!*The Steinmann article referenced is not in the Public domain so it can’t be posted. However, you can find it here:https://www.jstor.org/stable/25442624The birthdate for Jesus presented originally came from R.L Martin's The Star that astonished the World, which can be read for free here:https://www.askelm.com/star/Also check out the book Reversing Hermon by Michael Heiser for more detail on this date, plus the meaning of Jesus' birth associated with the flood. https://www.amazon.com/Reversing-Hermon-Watchers-Forgotten-Mission/dp/0998142638/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1TIJ9JFKOG8E7&keywords=reversing+hermon&qid=1672788709&sprefix=reversing+hermon%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Sorry, I do not think I have the ability to upload the photo of the Rev 12 constellations on September 11, 3 BC to the podcast description. However, they can be found through google search. Support the show

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