The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

August 14, 2023 There’s a Reason this Episode is Short (Laying Down the Law Series)
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Get ready to continue our new series: Laying Down the Law! We will be covering a multitude of questions and topics including (briefly):

-What does it mean to no longer be under the law of Moses but to be under the law of Christ?
-What does it mean that Christ is the end of or the culmination of the law?
-Why Should we have a good understanding of the "Tao" or universal principles in order to understand the law?
-Are commands such as tithing still active today and why don't common Christians obey the food laws?
-How can Christians guard against antinomianism (lawlessness)?
-In regard to the first commandment, do other "gods" actually exist, or is God being metaphorical?
-What is the actual context of "do not bear false witness" and is it ever permissible to lie or deceive?
-What are the problems with the "theonomy" view and where does it fall short?

Check out the first episode of this series: Are We Required to Keep the Sabbath?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13365701-are-we-required-to-keep-the-sabbath-and-did-jesus-break-sabbath-laws

What's Happening to America? (w/ Michael O'fallon):
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13196954-what-is-going-on-in-america-michael-o-fallon
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7 min
August 07, 2023 Are we Required to Keep the Sabbath? (Laying Down the Law Series Pt. 1)
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Are we still under the law of the Sabbath? Why were the Pharisees so angry when Jesus healed on the Sabbath? Was God's day of rest intended to be something tedious and burdensome? What is the concept of the Jewish "39 Melachot" or Sabbath prohibitions?

Send your questions to [email protected] for our next Q&A!

What You Probably Don't Know About Heaven:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13325556-what-you-probably-don-t-know-about-heaven

What Biblical Submission to Government Looks Like (And Doesn't Look Like):
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/13281328-what-biblical-submission-to-the-government-looks-like-and-doesn-t-look-like
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49 min
July 31, 2023 What You Probably Don’t Know About Heaven
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Is heaven going to be a never-ending life of boredom where we just sing forever? What does God's ultimate plan found in the first pages of the Bible have to tell us about eternity? What does Paul mean when he says that we will "judge angels"? (1 Cor. 6:3) Will your personality be lost as you become a vague spiritual blob? Join us as Nick Shalna responds to cliche common ideas about heaven and why what the Bible has to say on the matter is much more encouraging.... and interesting!

Does God Have a Divine Council?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible-divine-council-worldview

The Terrifying Truth Behind Worshiping Idols:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idols
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37 min
July 24, 2023 What Biblical Submission to the Government Looks Like (and Doesn’t Look Like)
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What is biblical submission? Why do New Testament authors such as Paul and Peter bring it up and want to ensure the Christian understands it? What does submission to the government look like and is there a time we should not submit? What happens if the government makes an order that violates our conscience?

Romans 9-11 Series:

Who are the Elect:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12949061-who-are-the-elect-romans-9-11-series

Why is Romans 9 so Debated?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated-romans-9-11-series

What is Predestination?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge-romans-9-11-series
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43 min
July 17, 2023 Problems with Christian Nationalism
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What 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-idols

How to Understand Jesus' Nature as the God-Man:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12010425-how-to-understand-jesus-nature-as-the-god-man
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53 min
July 10, 2023 What is Going on in America? | Michael O’Fallon
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Is "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/@SovereignNations

https://sovereignnations.com/
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1 hr 13 min
July 03, 2023 Recent Conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses
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What 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 [email protected] for our Q&A on the last Friday of July!

Episodes:
Did Jesus ever claim to be God?

Jesus' Nature as God and Man

Most Popular Recent Episodes:
Who are the Nephilim?

Understanding Predestination and Foreknowledge

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39 min
June 30, 2023 Q&A: The Great Reset, Female Pastors, Nephilim, Preterism
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During 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 [email protected] 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!)
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52 min
June 26, 2023 Did Jesus Descend to Hell and What is Annihilationism?
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Should 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 [email protected] 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-sinned

How to Understand Jesus' Nature as God and Man:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12010425-how-to-understand-jesus-nature-as-the-god-man

Did Jesus Ever Claim to be God?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12104058-did-jesus-ever-claim-to-be-god
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42 min
June 20, 2023 FULL EPISODE - Is Hell Eternal and Where Are the Angels Who Sinned?
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Do 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 [email protected] now for our Q&A on Friday, June 30!

Other Related Episodes:
Who Were the Nephilim? - Full Episode

Who is Satan? - Full Episode

What is the Divine Council?
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53 min

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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.