The Universe Next Door

Who were the Magi? (Understanding and Defending Christmas) [Part 2]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy were the Magi led to Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem by "His star"? What prompted Herod and the Jewish Sanhedrin to give them a hearing and take them seriously? How did they know to expect when the Messiah would be born? What are their origins and were they familiar with biblical prophecy? Where did the idea of "Three kings" come from and is it completely inaccurate? Join us as we uncover who the Magi were and what significance they had in the ancient world. Interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/The Star that Astonished the World - book:https://www.askelm.com/star/Support the show

Is Jesus’ Genealogy Filled with Contradictions? (Understanding and Defending Christmas Series)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy are there differences between Matthew and Luke's genealogies of Jesus in the New Testament? Are these differences mistakes or are they meant to communicate something? What is the significance of the number 14 in Matthews genealogy and the number 77 in Luke's? Why are there four women listed in Jesus' lineage who are all in some way related to the same category of sin? Join us to find out why genealogies are not as boring as they've been made out to be, and how they are actually packed with theology and purpose. Check out the next episode as we look at a potential date for Jesus’ birth and who the Magi were!Good resources for more research:- https://biologos.org/series/how-should-we-interpret-biblical-genealogies/articles/matthews-genealogy-of-jesus-part-ii- https://www.youtube.com/@thestudyofchristianity- Heiser's view - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aU5GU5xOY4&t=245sSupport the show

Why You Will NEVER Be Bored By Genealogies Again (Understanding and Defending Christmas Series) [Promo]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre you prepared to defend the differences in Jesus's two genealogies found in the New Testament? Join us tomorrow night at 6pm for the start of our brand new series on understanding and defending Christmas!Have a question regarding Christmas? Send it to information@apologetics.org to have it answered during this series!Support the show

Marxism, CRT and Philosophy | Douglas Groothuis

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna is joined by philosopher Dr. Douglas Groothuis-- author of Truth Decay and Christian Apologetics, to discuss tough issues regarding CRT, philosophy and culture. How should we think about these topics as Christian believers? What are the roots of the popular ideologies that we see growing in our culture today? Have a question for our upcoming apologetics Christmas series? Send it to: information@apologetics.orgInterested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/Fire in the Streets book:https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Streets-Confidently-Incendiary-Cultural/dp/1684513081/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1DO7S3BAJJESR&keywords=doug+groothuis+fire+in+the+streets&qid=1670878473&sprefix=doug+grooth%2Caps%2C589&sr=8-1Knowledge of God in the World book:https://www.amazon.com/Knowledge-God-World-Word-Introduction/dp/0310113075/ref=sr_1_8?crid=344U1FDUMQ6M0&keywords=doug+groothuis&qid=1670878504&sprefix=doug+groothuis%2Caps%2C945&sr=8-8Support the show

Does the Bible Really Support Slavery? | Paul Copan

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna is joined by Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster and Is God a Vindictive Bully,  to discuss what the Bible really has to say about the topic of slavery. Are there drastic differences between the African slave trade and the "slavery" mentioned in the Old Testament? How is servitude in the Bible to be viewed in light of other ancient near eastern cultures? Join us as Dr. Copan answers these questions as well as many others regarding the topic of slavery in the Bible.Interested in giving to support The Universe Next Door?https://apologetics.org/donate/Is God a Moral Monster book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Moral-Monster-Making-Testament/dp/0801072751/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JZ30SK75M8T0&keywords=is+god+a+moral+monster+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265441&sprefix=is+god+a%2Caps%2C214&sr=8-1Is God a Vindictive Bully book:https://www.amazon.com/God-Vindictive-Bully-Reconciling-Portrayals/dp/1540964558/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=is+god+a+vindictive+bully+by+paul+copan&qid=1670265474&sprefix=is+god+a+vind%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-1Dr. Copan's Website:http://www.paulcopan.com/Support the show

The Wingfeather Saga and Imagination in Christianity | Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick Shalna interviews Andrew Peterson, the award winning author of The Wingfeather Saga, and Chris Wall who is the executive producer of Andrew's brand new animated series! Andrew and Chris are not only offering an incredibly entertaining TV show, but also a series that will help your children (and their parents) use their imagination to think about God in a powerful way. The Wingfeather Saga Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LF1tyZd6Ss&t=1sEpisode 1 Premiere Tonight @ 8pm:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T00ovvLpCOcThe Wingfeather Saga Website:https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/Support the show

The Dragon’s Demise: What Happens to Satan? (Who is Satan?) Part 3

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat will ultimately happen to Satan? If he was defeated at the cross, where is he now? Is hell only a temporary place, or somewhere people go to be "refined" for a period of time? What is the lake of fire and what does Jesus have to say about the concept of hell? Join us as we wrap up our three part series on Satan by discussing the Dragon's demise!Support the show

The Pestilence and the Fowler’s Snare: The Desert Temptation (Who is Satan?) Part 2

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat is Satan's temptation of Jesus in the wilderness really about? Why did he choose to quote Psalm 91 to Jesus? Are there layers to this event that we may not have previously thought about? Join us in the second part of our brand new series focused on exposing the truth of who Satan is!Listen to part one of the "Who is Satan?" series:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Bible Logos article cited:https://www.logos.com/grow/demons-dss-and-jesus-psalm-91-and-the-need-for-text-critical-pastors/Support the show

The Serpent and the Guardian Cherub (Who is Satan?) Part 1

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIs it possible that many of the ideas we've heard about Satan come from fictional books such as Milton's Paradise Lost and not from Scripture itself? Does the Old Testament say more about Satan than you may have previously thought? Why does the Bible tell us that the cursed serpent would crawl on its belly when thats what a snake naturally does? What was Jesus referring to when He saw Satan "fall like lightning from heaven" in Luke 10? Join us as we explore the most significant passages describing Satan in the Old Testament. Support the show

Why Do the Names of God Matter? (Elohim, Yahweh, Son of Man)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereDo the names that God uses for Himself in the Bible communicate something important about who He is? Why does Jesus so often refer to Himself as "The Son of Man?" Is God the only "Elohim" and how do we understand passages that seem to say otherwise? Join us as we tackle these tough and intriguing questions about who God is!Other related episodes:Is Jesus the "Visible God" in the Old Testament?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15The Most Shocking Predictions About Jesushttps://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11601708-the-most-shocking-predictions-about-jesusSupport the show