Are We Alone in the Universe? The Bible Says No—And Here’s Why
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered, Are we really alone? With billions of galaxies and countless stars scattered across the universe, it’s a question that has stirred human hearts for generations. Carl Sagan once said, “The universe is a pretty big place. If it’s just us, it seems like an awful waste of space.”
Science keeps searching for signs of life out there, hoping to find even a whisper of something beyond Earth. But what if the Bible has already answered the question? What if Scripture has been revealing all along that we are far from alone?
In a recent episode of DIY Salvation: Cosmic Edition, we dive into what the Bible says about the universe—and it’s more mind-blowing than you might think. Starting with Colossians 1:16–20, we read that God created “things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… thrones, powers, rulers, authorities.” That’s a loaded statement. It tells us there’s much more to creation than what our eyes can see. We live in a universe that’s filled with both visible and invisible life, order, and structure.
Here’s where it gets even more fascinating: the Bible points to the idea that God creates universes in pairs. There’s a spiritual dimension—what we often call Heaven—and a physical mirror of it, which we know as Earth. These two realms are like reflections of one another, woven together in harmony. When Genesis speaks of a firmament (a kind of dome or expanse), it’s not just poetic. It’s describing a real boundary between these paired universes, with ours actually “hung” beneath the spiritual one.
The problem? We live in three dimensions, so we can’t see the full picture. Imagine a stick figure trapped in a square. That little guy can’t look above the line, even if there’s a whole world sitting right on top of him. In the same way, we often can’t perceive the higher dimensions where spiritual beings and realities exist. Science, for all its brilliance, can only detect what we can measure. So while it keeps asking, “Are we alone?” the Bible answers, “Not even close.”
One of the wildest truths Pastor E explores is about stars. Not just pretty lights or hot gas—many of them are beings. Real, sentient, created beings. Angels, in fact. The stars we admire might actually be powerful spiritual entities, placed with purpose in God’s cosmic design. Even our sun isn’t just a fiery globe—it’s a being with identity and intention, though we don’t yet know its name. That might sound far-fetched, but consider this: ancient cultures all over the world worshipped the sun and stars. Maybe they sensed something real—something alive—even if they misunderstood who those beings truly served.
Now, think about this: if the universe is filled with life—visible and invisible—then Jesus’ sacrifice was even bigger than we imagined. According to Colossians 1:20, Christ died to reconcile “all things… whether on earth or in heaven.” That means Jesus didn’t just come to save humans. He came to heal the entire universe. The fall didn’t just mess up our little planet; it sent shockwaves through all creation. And Jesus came to restore it all—every realm, every being, every dimension.
As this podcast series continues, we’ll keep exploring how the heavens really do declare God’s glory—not just in a poetic way, but in a literal cosmic sense. When the Bible talks about stars, it’s not just using metaphors. It’s pointing to a universe alive with purpose and filled with beings created by God.
So next time you look up at the night sky, don’t just see it as a sea of distant suns. See it as part of a divine tapestry—one that you’re connected to. You may feel small on this “pale blue dot,” but your place in the universe is no accident. You’re part of a story that spans galaxies, dimensions, and eternity.
And the best part? The One who made it all knows your name.