The Universe Next Door

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In the first part of this new sporadic series, Nick Shalna address some of the most misunderstood Bible verses and concepts and shows us why God's intended meaning is always better.  What happens "when two or three gather?" Why did God tell Habakkuk that he wouldn't believe God even if He told Him what He was doing? Have John 3:18 and John 3:36 been forgotten?

Our Q&A is coming up on Friday night March 31! Send your questions now to [email protected] to have your question answered on the show.

Should I listen to Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episode

What is the Wrath of God?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11481572-what-is-the-wrath-of-god-dr-christopher-gates-full-episode

Verses:
Habakkuk 1:5
John 3:17
Matthew 18:20
James 2:24

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When the Apostle Paul uses the term "predestined" in Romans 8 and Ephesians 1, what is he intending to communicate? Why has this concept divided so many? Can we as Christians better understand this term in a way that points to God's compassion and redemption? Join us as we discuss the biblical idea of predestination that has (possibly) been lost in church history!

Send your questions to [email protected] for the Q&A that will take place on the last Friday of the month!

Suggested Scripture Reading:
Romans 8
Ephesians 1
1 Timothy 1

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Nick Shalna answers and gives tips for responding to the most common questions asked about Christianity today. How do we explain the Trinity? Are all sins equal? Can I lose my salvation? Did Jesus really exist?

Don't forget to send your questions to [email protected] for the Q&A at the end of the month!

Dan Wallace: Is the New Testament Terribly Altered and Untrustworthy?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11224460-is-the-new-testament-terribly-altered-and-untrustworthy-dan-wallace-why-should-i-trust-the-new-testament-pt-1

One of my Favorite Episodes from our Cultural Issues Series (Becket Cook):
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11024909-amazing-ex-gay-conversion-story-and-sharing-the-gospel-with-lgbtq-becket-cook

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Why does the divine council worldview matter? Is "the satan" in Job the same character as the cosmic evil being we know as Satan? Why do Ancient Near Eastern culture and the intertestamental period matter?

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

The View that Changed the Way I Read My Bible:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12196148-the-view-that-changed-the-way-i-read-my-bible

Who is Satan Series - First Episode:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1

Biola Article Referenced:
https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2021/why-michael-heiser-is-probably-wrong-about-satan-in-the-book-of-job

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What actually took place when Israel worshiped idols who were not God? Why does Jesus send out 70 to cast out demons? What implications does the divine council worldview have on the way we read Scripture and see history? Join us for the second and last part (for now) of the divine council series!

Don't forget to send in your questions to [email protected] by Thursday morning for the Q&A to be released this Friday at 6 pm!

This Series has been created in honor of Dr. Michael Heiser

Unseen Realm:
https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1683592719/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676918133&sr=8-2-spons

"Who is Satan?" Series Part 1:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1

Recommended Scripture Reading:
Deuteronomy 32 (specifically verses 7-9; 17)
1 Corinthians 10
Luke 10
Genesis 10-11

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Why does it seem like the idea of the family is being attacked? Is the church being lead into false and dangerous ideologies? Why are believers looking more like the world and less like a group of people doing God's work God's way? Nick Shalna interviews Dr. Os Guinness (author and apologist), who suggests that we need to see another reformation and revival, and certainly not a woke one!

Don't forget to send your questions in to [email protected] for the Divine Council Q&A next week!

The Call  by Os Guinness:
https://www.amazon.com/Call-Finding-Fulfilling-Central-Purpose/dp/0849944376/ref=d_pd_vtp_vft_none_sccl_3_4/145-5217290-4878767?pd_rd_w=2PRdc&content-id=amzn1.sym.8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_p=8e065679-52e9-4d16-ae63-fa3d08b93cef&pf_rd_r=5NP993KK6KE6D0Y7M4JD&pd_rd_wg=BPbYC&pd_rd_r=2a6c0a7a-162e-4041-8893-4d72453e1cca&pd_rd_i=0849944376&psc=1

Zero Hour America:
https://www.amazon.com/Zero-Hour-America-Historys-Ultimatum/dp/1514005891/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18Z72JIW10JHD&keywords=zero+hour+america&qid=1676325719&s=books&sprefix=zero+hour+americ%2Cstripbooks%2C182&sr=1-1

Should we listen to music from Bethel, Elevation and Hillsong?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11313129-should-i-listen-to-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-full-episode

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Does God have a Divine Council? What does the term Elohim really mean and who are the "Elohim" that God is speaking to in Psalm 82? What really happened at the Tower of Babel and why does it matter more than we may think? Join us as Nick Shalna gives a summary of the view that changed the way he reads the Bible: The Divine Council worldview.

This episode has been created in honor of Dr. Michael Heiser. Please pray for him and his family, and read his most popular book, The Unseen Realm. You will not regret it.

Unseen Realm Book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1683592719/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&aaxitk=81ac001991707a91e5c8803601244da7&content-id=amzn1.sym.7e9cd8c2-888c-46c4-82d2-714b2b703021%3Aamzn1.sym.7e9cd8c2-888c-46c4-82d2-714b2b703021&hsa_cr_id=2787003830401&pd_rd_plhdr=t&pd_rd_r=e0ca2f7f-f74c-4317-822a-8060c1ca260d&pd_rd_w=wXtW7&pd_rd_wg=P7ySx&qid=1675712499&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_lsi4d_asin_0_title&sr=1-1-9e67e56a-6f64-441f-a281-df67fc737124

Check out our episode on the Names of God:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-man

The "satan" in Job may not be who you think he is:
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11692097-the-serpent-and-the-guardian-cherub-who-is-satan-part-1

Suggested Scripture Reading:
Psalm 82
Psalm 89
Job 1 and 2
Deuteronomy 32
Genesis 10-11

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Are there contradictions in the four Gospels? Why do details of the same story in one gospel often differ from those in others? How should we think about the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture and are there issues with the traditional views? Nick Shalna is joined by Mike Licona, author of Why Are There Differences in the Gospels, to do a little, or a lot, of digging and get to the bottom of some of the most common criticisms of the four Gospels.

Check out our episode on Genealogies referenced in this video (Mike doesn't think they're boring either!):
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11906548-why-you-will-never-be-bored-by-genealogies-again-understanding-and-defending-christmas-series

Mike Licona's book: Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Are-There-Differences-Gospels/dp/0190264268/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G3OLCHYY06ZZ&keywords=why+are+there+differences+in+the+gospels&qid=1675193156&sprefix=why%2Caps%2C2426&sr=8-1

Mike Licona's Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@MikeLiconaOfficial

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Make sure to join us tomorrow night at 6 pm for our conversation with Dr. Mike Licona as we discuss how the gospels would have been read and understood in the 1st century!

In the meantime, check out last week's episode: Did Jesus Every Claim to be God?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/12104058-did-jesus-ever-claim-to-be-god

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Have you ever heard the objection that Jesus never claimed to be God? It's a widespread criticism that gets echoed over and over again, but in this episode, we'll see why it doesn't have any credibility. As we highlight 5 out of the dozens of claims Jesus made to Deity, you will not only learn more about who Christ is but you'll also be prepared to defend the Bible's claims of Jesus' identity confidently.

Why do the Names of God Matter?
https://theuniversenextdoor.buzzsprout.com/235413/11648324-why-do-the-names-of-god-matter-elohim-yahweh-son-of-man

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

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