The Universe Next Door

By Nick ShalnaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Universe Next Door episodes

June 19, 2023 Is Hell Eternal and Where Are the Angels Who Sinned?
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What's the difference between Sheol, Hades, Gehenna, Lake of Fire, Tartaurs, etc?
Where are "the angels who sinned" locked up? Is hell eternal or temporary ending in annihilation?

Join us tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6pm!

Check out the episode: Who Were the Nephilim?
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June 12, 2023 Who were the Nephilim? (The Beginning of Sexual Transgression)
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Who are the mysterious Nephilim figures mentioned in Genesis 6 and Number 13:33? How does this event affect the thinking of the biblical authors and ancient Israelites more than we may recognize? Why has the Sethite view been so popular throughout church history and how does it fail to satisfy the explanation of the Nephilim? Who are the angels who left their proper dwelling place and sinned? Join us as we respond to these questions and more!

Send your questions to [email protected] right now for our Q&A coming up on Friday, June 30!

What is the 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 Worshipping Idols:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12290812-the-terrifying-truth-behind-worshiping-idols

Satan in Job and the Old Testament:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1

Scripture References:
Genesis 6
Numbers 13:33
2 Peter 2:4
Jude 1:6
1 Corinthians 11:10
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51 min
June 05, 2023 The Olive Tree and the Wild Shoot (Romans 9-11 Series)
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In this last episode of the Romans 9-11 series (for now), Nick Shalna talks about the analogy of the olive tree in Romans 11. Were the Jews cut off from God's will completely? Why is the Gospel going out to the Gentiles? What can we gain from this section of the Bible to apply to our own lives and grow in faithfulness to God?

Send your questions to [email protected] for our next Q&A on Friday, June 30!

Other Episodes from the Romans 9-11 Series:

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

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

Predestination and Foreknowledge:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge-romans-9-11-series
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39 min
May 30, 2023 Who Are The Elect? (Romans 9-11 Series)
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Who are "The Elect" of God? Are they chosen to salvation irresistibly to the neglect of others? What was the relationship between Jews and Gentiles in the 1st century that Paul deals with in the book of Romans? How does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard and the Parable of the Wedding Banquet relate to this context?

Send in your questions or disagreements to [email protected] for our next Q&A on the last Friday of June!

John Piper on the view of Election I DISAGREE with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHNXrFIXpc

Romans 9 Part 1:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated

What is Predestination?:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge

Why Geneologies are Not Boring:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11906548-why-you-will-never-be-bored-by-genealogies-again-understanding-and-defending-christmas-series
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51 min
May 29, 2023 Recognizing Memorial Day
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Thank you to all of you who have served/are serving our country, as well as those who have lost family and friends who have served.

We will see you back here tomorrow night at 6 pm on the Universe Next Door for our episode on the biblical idea of election.
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May 26, 2023 Q&A: Revelation, the Holy Spirit, Heaven, Salvation
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In this month's Q&A, questions are sent in about the Holy Spirit in the book Revelation, the idea of God "blotting out" from the book of Life, Romans 9, and salvation in addition to others!

Send your questions to [email protected] for the Q&A on the last Friday of June!

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

Jesus in the Old Testament:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11524197-is-jesus-the-visible-god-in-the-old-testament-colossians-1-15

What is the Resurrected Body?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10480851-what-was-the-nature-of-jesus-resurrected-body-defending-the-resurrection-series-pt-7
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40 min
May 22, 2023 The Real Reason Jesus Overturned the Tables of the Money Changers
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Why did Jesus flip the tables of the money changers and sellers of sacrifices? Does this passage mean that we can't buy and sell at churches to any degree? What details in this passage can help us to understand what's really going on? How can the relationship between Jew and Gentile in this passage help us understand what's going on in our Romans 9-11 series that will continue next week?

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

*Also, I meant to mention in the episode, Jesus did not clear out the people with whips, only the sheep and cattle (John 2:15)

Scott Stripling Curse Tablet:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12853648-this-might-be-the-biggest-archeological-discovery-of-our-lifetime-curse-tablet-scott-stripling

The True Meaning of Romans 9:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12809463-why-romans-9-is-so-highly-debated

How to Understand Predestination:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge

Should We Listen to Bethel, Hillsong, etc?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episode
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36 min
May 15, 2023 This Might Be the Biggest Archeological Discovery of Our Lifetime (Curse Tablet) | Scott Stripling
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Nick Shalna interviews Scott Stripling-- archeologist and author, on the famous recent curse tablet discovery. Why is this tablet so incredibly significant to biblical history? What is a curse tablet? How was it found? What goes into making biblical discoveries in archeology? Was everything done legally and why has there been pushback?

Send your questions to [email protected] right now for our next Q&A released on Friday 5/26 at 5 pm!

Peer-Reviewed Publication:
https://heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-023-00920-9

Scott's Website:
https://www.scottstripling.net/about
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35 min
May 08, 2023 Why Romans 9 is So Highly Debated (Romans 9-11 Series)
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Why is Romans 9 one of the most disagreed upon chapters in the Bible? What is the Apostle Paul really intending to communicate and how should it be understood? Are some individually chosen for salvation and some to be damned? Join us as we examine one of the most famous chapters in the Bible.

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

Foreknowledge and Predestination:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12386467-how-should-we-understand-predestination-and-foreknowledge

Untwisting Scripture - Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12432653-untwisting-scripture-the-most-misunderstood-bible-verses-and-concepts-part-1
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39 min
May 01, 2023 How to Have Difficult Conversations About Cultural Topics
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What do you do when someone makes a statement opposite to your faith and you feel defensive and put on the spot? How can we encourage someone to rethink their position while maintaining respect and patience? What will you say when someone claims: "It's a woman's right to choose" or, "Love is love. Who someone marries is not your business"? Believe it or not, you can engage in these discussions confidently and make a difference without having all of the answers! Are you prepared to defend the truth?

Send your questions to [email protected] now for the next Q&A that will be released on May 26!

Episode with Greg Koukl on discussing your faith with others:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11346197-how-to-effectively-share-and-defend-your-faith-in-a-conversation-greg-koukl

Episode with Scott Klusendorf on the issues with abortion:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/10706342-responding-to-the-most-common-pro-choice-arguments-scott-klusendorf
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43 min

About The Universe Next Door

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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.