The Universe Next Door

A Letter on the ’Christ is King’ Trap

Send us your Questions and Comments HereJoin us next Tuesday as we continue our series: "Are you sure you know what that verse means?"For the record, I have a beard and a truck.Support the show

Abraham’s Promise: ’As’ the Stars in Heaven? [Are you sure you know Pt. 2]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the second part of the "Are you sure you know whats that verse means?" series, Nick Shalna presents a prominent ancient Jewish view of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15. What does it mean to be made "as" the stars in heaven? Is this simply quantitative and a reference to numerical value, or is there something more? How should we understand being made "heirs of the cosmos"?Most recent episode on Babel:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14774037-what-definitely-didn-t-happen-at-babel-response-to-kristi-burke-series-pt-1How Were Stars Viewed in the Bible?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14595788-were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bibleThis episode is based on a series which is based on a series of Michael Heiser by David Burnett:https://drmsh.com/category/biblical-theology-doctrine/theosis-1/Support the show

Trans Visibility Day vs Easter: Which Resurrection will you Recognize?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIf you are under the impression that Trans Visibility Day took place on Easter Sunday this year as a coincidence, we hope your mind is changed by the end of this episode.  What does this day represent? How should Christians react and not react?  Responding to the Trans Movement:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14408633-thinking-and-responding-to-the-growing-trans-movement-alycia-woodThe Marxification of Education:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13790276-refusing-to-stay-asleep-in-a-woke-culture-defeating-defeatism-seriesThe "He gets us" Campaign:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14541410-i-dug-further-into-the-he-gets-us-campaignSupport the show

What definitely DIDN’T Happen at Babel (Response to Kristi Burke) [Are you sure you know Pt.1]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the first episode of the "Are you sure you know what that verse means" series, Nick Shalna responds to a video from a popular Youtuber on the story of the Tower of Babel. What really happened in Genesis 11? Why does God say let "us" go down? Is this story just a myth? Why is context so important when interpreting the Bible?Send any questions you have to information@apologetics.org for our Good Friday Q&A!Kristi Burke's Video on Babel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w56ZgxQg2AWho is the Divine Council?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewWhy Does Jesus Say "you are gods" (Reaction to James White and John Piper):https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14635232-why-does-jesus-say-you-are-gods-james-white-and-john-piper-responseSupport the show

Are You Sure You Know What That Verse Means?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereJoin us next week for a brand new series on rethinking some popular interpretations that may not capture the full meaning of what the original author and God intended for a passage!What does it mean to be "As the stars in heaven"?Did Joshua really make the sun stand still in the sky?Is David and Goliath more than simply a heroic story?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!Did the Israelites view the Stars as Angels?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14595788-were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bibleApple Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-stars-viewed-as-angels-in-the-bible/id1464590061?i=1000647440678Support the show

Former-Psychic: Communicating with Spirits, Tarot Cards, Ouija Boards, Demons | Jenn Nizza

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHave you ever wondered what psychics actually do or where they get their information? Are Ouija Boards and Tarot Cards real?  Is it possible to communicate with the dead or with demonic forces? What is Automatic Writing? What does the Bible have to say about these issues? Nick Shalna has a conversation with Jenn Nizza, a former psychic who is now a Christian believer, on how spiritual warfare plays out in the life of a psychic versus the life of a Christian. Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!Jenn's Website Podcast:https://www.expsychicsaved.com/Jenn's Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@ExpsychicsavedSimilar Episodes on TUNDFormer Scientologist and Demonic Influence:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11097287-former-scientologist-thetans-john-travolta-demonic-influences-athena-dean-holtzSupport the show

Why Does Jesus Say ’You are gods’?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat is going on in Psalm 82 when "Elohim" judges the "Elohim"? Is the intended meaning that God is judging a group of human leaders, or is there something much more significant in this chapter? Why does Jesus quote this passage to the Jews who are charging Him with blasphemy in John 10:35 before they try to kill Him? How do respected reformed scholars James White and John Piper interpret this passage and where does Nick Shalna disagree with them?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of the month!The Divine Council and the Significance of 70:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70Understanding the Divine Council Worldview:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewUnderstanding the Names of God:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-manSupport the show

Were Stars Viewed as Angels in the Bible?

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIt's common for us to read our modern scientific findings into the text of the Bible, but what did the ancient Israelites actually believe about cosmology and the formation of the earth? Did they believe the stars were fiery gas balls millions of miles away, or did they believe they were divine beings? How would a view of a smaller and more compact universe affect the way they looked at culture and meaning? If they had something wrong about science, does that diminish the view of inspiration and inerrancy? Thursday night event details at Mosaic church NPR:https://mosaicnpr.org/Send your questions now to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on the last Friday of March!John Walton's book referenced:https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Near-Eastern-Thought-Testament/dp/1540960218/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FZT9D45OTYOD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OVLl2mCXEzVtStapEKBHmdMpQJXV8CscqjC7CyTyc_9va8b1-wMRm13afT8aG6NQCl7EwOaTnBvnnNi-yUPojz7hdhQJ_WiS-S9NrymNla6hLDc1QyJllrwSp0M-RPGErMeuPwz-cGJplbDakF5bfycfXZNyc6jDf7BWx0gLjZFydU0TaxXq6oGmkJRgkBDtM59SykWSa83yeVwkeSjDR1g9c4nWOzJ0MAZrHohhPvg.UBxgLEuUAtIzlEd9GuOD70gYmTPh9vDLLGl0sQGR7S4&dib_tag=se&keywords=john+walton+ancient+near+eastern+thought&qid=1709149795&sprefix=john+w%2Caps%2C2286&sr=8-1The Divine Council Worldview:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14285820-the-divine-council-and-the-significance-of-70Support the show

Former-Psychic Interview Coming Tomorrow

Send us your Questions and Comments HereThe interview with Jenn Nizza, a former psychic now a Christian believer, will be released tomorrow afternoon! Are Tarot card readings real? Do psychics get their knowledge from demonic forces or are they experts at deception? What about crystals and Oijuia boards? Does demonic possession still exist and are witchcraft spells real? In the meantime, check out our most recent episode:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14562976-q-a-original-sin-slavery-trump-morality-war-in-heavenSupport the show

Q&A: Original Sin, Slavery, Trump, Morality, War in Heaven

Send us your Questions and Comments HereCheck out this month's Q&A and send in your question for next month to information@apologetics.orgEpisodes Referenced:Child Damnation:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14452724-the-age-old-debate-of-child-damnation-needs-to-endHow Original is Original Sin?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13921635-how-original-is-original-sin-and-is-mary-divineWhy Romans 9 is so Highly Debated:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated-romans-9-11-seriesIs 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