The Universe Next Door

Was Genesis Wrong About Creation? (Alex O’Connor vs Dinesh D’Souza)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWas Genesis Chapter 1 intended to be a scientific account of creation? Why does Genesis 1-11 seem to have so much in common with other writings from Israel's surrounding neighbors? In this debate, Nick responds to Alex O'Connor catching Dinesh D'Souza off-guard with some questions about the Bible. Are you prepared to defend your views on creation? Is the Bible Inerrant and Can it be Trusted? | Mike Licona:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15350669-is-the-bible-inerrant-and-can-it-be-trusted-mike-liconaVideo in episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNGgHUeSyyoSupport the show

Is This the Most Evil Idea In the New Testament? (@Richard Dawkins & CosmicSkeptic - Rapid Response)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereAre we born into the world guilty of sin? Did Jesus Himself say He came to die for our sins? Can everyone recognize that there is some standard we all fall short of, and why does it matter which standard it is? Is morality possible apart from God?Send your questions or video to information@apologetics.org!Video Referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QkZ8_mLCoARelated Episodes: What's with all of these Bible Contradictions?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15318637-what-s-with-all-of-these-bible-contradictions-cosmicskeptic-rapid-responseSupport the show

Is God Responsible for People Going to Hell? (@The Atheist Experience - Rapid Response)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereNick responds to a throwback video of Matt Dilahaunty taking a phone call from a Christian on "The Atheist Experience". Does the reality of God's foreknowledge necessitate the idea that He causes all of our actions? Is God responsible for all who go to hell because He created it? How should believers carry a conversation about the faith, and how SOULDN'T they? Send your video or questions to information@apologetics.org for the Rapid Response series!Most Recent Episode: What's with all of the Bible Contradictions? (Cosmic Skeptic Response)Is Hell Eternal? Clip Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qPfF-ztnTA&t=251sSupport the show

What’s With All Of These Bible Contradictions? (@Cosmicskeptic - Rapid Response)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWas the Israelite conquest genocide? Are there contradictions in the New Testament that bring doubt to the reliability of the Four Gospels? What does it mean for the Bible to be "true"?  Did the Gospel writers forget when events happened? How does comparing the Gospels to other Ancient Greco-Roman Biographies add significance to the discussion?Send your video or questions to information@apologetics.org for the Rapid Response series!Most Recent Episode: Did Jesus Go to Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets?Related Episodes:Are Jesus' Genealogies Filled with Contradictions?Satan in the Old TestamentClip used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LxkmFu-Vmo&t=366sFull Debate between Dinesh and Alex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMKkX8qRHswAlex O'Connors Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkepticSupport the show

Did Jesus Go To Egypt to Learn Ancient Secrets? (@Billy Carson - Rapid Response)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereHow much time did Jesus spend in Egypt? Is the term "God" a mistranslation in the Bible? Is Yahweh just a Deity from another Pantheon? Where do modern-day gnostic ideas come from?Send a video to information@apologetics.org for Nick to respond to in the Rapid Response Series!Former Psychic: Communicating with Demons:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14678738-former-psychic-communicating-with-spirits-tarot-cards-ouija-boards-demons-jenn-nizzaWho were the Angels of the Seven Churches?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14329066-who-are-the-angels-of-the-seven-churches-in-revelationVideo Referenced:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scI8FwhLTUA&t=16sGreg Bahnsen Quote: www.cmfnow.com/articles/pe152.htmSupport the show

Does this One Verse Undermine the Whole Bible? (@HolyKoolaid - Rapid Response)

Send us your Questions and Comments HereIn the first episode of the rapid response series, Nick Shalna responds to a popular video by Youtube content creator Holy Koolaid. Was it unnecessary for Jesus to die on the cross to forgive sins? Is the Bible unreliable? Send in a video for Nick to respond to - information@apologetics.orgRelated Episodes:Trans Visibility Day vs Easter - https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14815189-trans-visibility-day-vs-easter-which-resurrection-will-you-recognizeDo Christians Indoctrinate Their Children?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14498126-do-christians-indoctrinate-their-children-and-is-it-abuseVideos Used:Daily Dose of Wisdom and Michael Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thF8_Ma7Z8I&t=391sHoly Koolaid Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTnQydJ4O4k&t=291sSupport the show

Did Jesus Come to Bring A Sword? (Are You Sure You Know) [Pt. 7]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhy did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org now for our Q&A on Friday, June 28!Sim ArticleTUND Episodes:Most Recent:  Satan in JobMike Licona Differences in the Gospels Support the show

The Satan in Job Isn’t Who You Think It Is [Are You Sure You Know Pt. 6]

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWho is "the satan" figure in the Book of Job? Is the term "satan" ever used in the Old Testament to describe the Devil? Where is Satan mentioned in the Old Testament and why does it matter?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month!Intro to Divine Council Worldview:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldviewWho is Satan?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1Paul Evans Article on 1 Chr - https://drmsh.com/TheNakedBible/Divine%20Beings%20Chronicler.pdfUnseen Realm Book by Michael HeiserSupport the show

5 Reasons Why I’m Protestant

Send us your Questions and Comments HereWhat are some of the key differences between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic church? How does one's view of Scripture affect their objectivity when studying biblical concepts? Did God ordain or command for there to be an authoritative church body to interpret the Bible? Is purgatory a biblical concept and was Mary sinless?Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for our Q&A on Friday June 28!On this Rock: What Catholics and Protestants Both Miss -https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/15074303-on-this-rock-what-catholics-and-protestants-both-get-wrong-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-5Support the show

Q&A: Preterism, Book of Jasher, End of the World

Send us your Questions and Comments HereSend in your questions now to information@apologetics for our Q&A on Friday June 28!Joshua and the Sun Standing Still:https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14943176-did-joshua-make-the-sun-stand-still-are-you-sure-you-know-pt-3Why Did Jesus Say "You are all gods"?https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/14635232-why-does-jesus-say-you-are-godsSupport the show