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Welcome to the podcast of the Bible Answer Man broadcast with bestselling author and CRI President Hank Hanegraaff! On the Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers your questions with well-reasoned answers to equip you in the essentials of the historic Christian faith and strengthen your walk with the Lord. When it comes to the essentials of Christianity, there must be unity: "In essentials, unity; nonessentials, liberty; and in all things, charity."
Q&A: Jesus’ Ascension, Repentance, and the Lake of Fire
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/31/22), Hank answers the following questions:Is Jesus’ ascension mentioned in Luke’s Gospel and the book of Acts, the same ascension?If an apostate repents, can they be forgiven? In Hebrews chapter 6, the word impossible is confusing; can you help me understand that?Can you discuss the motivation Jesus uses with His disciples as it relates to consequences and love?Is the lake of fire a physical place or a feeling you get when convicted of sin?
28:0131/08/2022
A Common Mistake Christians Make, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/30/22), Hank shares his thoughts on a common mistake that Christians often make in thinking that someone can be talked into the kingdom of God. Reason alone will not convince anyone to believe in the Lord Jesus because only the Holy Spirit can change the heart. As Hank points out, the problem is that men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil, as Jesus said in John 3:19.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the Seventh Day Adventist Church a cult?How do Jehovah’s Witnesses answer Isaiah 9:6 and Matthew 23:9? Aren’t these texts contradictory to them?Isn’t Yeshua the proper name for the Son of God since the letter J didn’t exist until later?Why did God allow Jacob to have multiple wives? Was there a prohibition against this later on?Can you discuss the Epic of Gilgamesh? How do we reconcile the date of the Flood with the date the Epic of Gilgamesh was written?
28:0130/08/2022
Q&A: Pretribulational Rapture, God Speaking Through Dreams, and Extraterrestrial Life
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/29/22), Hank answers the following questions:I’ve watched Arnold Murray for years, but I can’t seem to find a pretribulation rapture in the Bible.Is God speaking to me through my dreams?Can you expound on what Christ meant when he said it is finished? Were we redeemed back to Adam’s pre-sin state?Is it wrong for a Christian to believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life?Is the parable in Luke 8:10-18 saying that one out of every four people who accept the gospel are not truly saved?Do healing miracles occur today?
28:0129/08/2022
Best of BAM Q&A: Spiritual Warfare, Deathbed Conversions, and Fighting Against the Devil’s Schemes
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How can I end the demonic oppression that I am experiencing?Psalms 34:2 in the KJV states, “My soul shall make her boast in the Lord.” Who is “her” referring to?What would happen to an atheist who repented on his deathbed? Would he be saved?How can we fight against the Devil’s schemes?Why was David judged so harshly when he counted his army in 2 Samuel chapter 24?
28:0127/08/2022
Q&A: Pornography, Understanding the Bible, and Cain’s Wife
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/26/22), Hank answers the following questions:I was addicted to pornography, but I have repented of that sin. As I battle brain cancer, how can I be assured that Hebrews 10:26 doesn’t apply to me?I am having a hard time understanding the Bible; can you help me?Can cultists such as Seventh Day Adventists, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Mormons be truly saved?Where did Cain get his wife? A co-worker of mine thinks that there was another generation of people that were created.Can you address Christians being possessed by demons? I had a friend who claimed to love Jesus but had four demons cast out of her.
28:0126/08/2022
Q&A: King David, Homosexual Behavior, and Understanding Scripture
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/25/22), Hank answers the following questions:Was King David the father of Daniel?My sister has been living a lesbian lifestyle; how can I share the truth with her without losing our relationship?How should we answer the objections of those who say that since we don’t follow the other laws in Leviticus, why should we follow rules against homosexual behavior?In John 1:31, why did John the Baptist say that he did not know Jesus if they were cousins?Can you explain why Solomon calls life “meaningless” in Ecclesiastes chapter 9?How should my friend respond to a deacon who told her the reason she doesn’t understand Scripture is because she’s not one of God’s chosen people?When Jesus talks about getting two or three witnesses in Mathew chapter 18, do these people have to be actual eyewitnesses of the event?
28:0125/08/2022
Addressing Apparent Contradictions, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/24/22), Hank addresses the issue of “apparent” contradictions in Scripture. One of the concerns dealt with in the Complete Bible Answer Book Collector’s Edition Revised and Updated is whether or not Jesus suffered agony on the cross. According to Ehrman, unless Mark and Luke say exactly the same thing in their accounts, they are contradicting one another. Despite Ehrman’s erroneous claims, Jesus knew precisely what would happen to Him and clearly suffered in His passion on the cross.Hank also answers the following questions:Is there a reason why Jesus used a variety of methods to heal people?Must we confess our sins according to 1 John 1:9? I hear people say this is not necessary for believers.I have done a lot of work in apologetics, but how can I keep from treating the Bible like a textbook, and avoid reducing the gospel to simply an argument?In light of Matthew 5:20 and Jesus’ warning to the Pharisees, what are New Testament believers required to do?Is becoming like a child a requirement for salvation according to Matthew 18:1-4?Can I apply the story of Paul’s journey in Acts chapter 27, to my own life?
28:0124/08/2022
Q&A: Writer of the Pentateuch, the Temptation of Jesus, and Gap Theory
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/23/22), Hank answers the following questions:Who wrote the Pentateuch, and what are your thoughts on the idea of four other authors who wrote it later?Why did the devil tempt Jesus to jump from the pinnacle of the Temple? Can God be tempted?What is your opinion on the gap theory? How old do you think the earth is?Can you explain how Christ is our Sabbath rest according to Hebrews 4?
28:0123/08/2022
Q&A: Who Was Jesus Praying to on Earth, Lust, and Nonbelievers Speaking in Church
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/22/22), Hank answers the following questions:If Jesus is God in the flesh, who was He praying to during His time on Earth?Could you explain the lack of the wedding garment in Matthew 22:11?A friend of mine believes that sexual fantasies about imaginary people are not wrong. What are your thoughts on this? Can I even have a conversation with him if he denies that this is not “real” lust?In the light of 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, should churches be inviting nonbelievers into the church to speak?
28:0122/08/2022
Best of BAM Q&A: Dietary Laws, Forgiveness, and the Age of the Earth
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Must Christians observe Old Testament dietary laws?When Jesus asked for the cup to be taken from Him in the garden of Gethsemane, was He saying there could be another way of salvation?How can we forgive someone yet mete out justice according to man’s law while not violating God’s law?What is the age of the earth, and how do understand the creation of Adam and Even in relation to dinosaurs?
28:0120/08/2022
Q&A: Dealing with Atheist Parents, Persecution, and Moroni
On Today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/19/22), Hank answers the following questions:My parents are atheists; how can I interact with them?Do you believe our pets will be in heaven?Do you have any godly advice for responding to persecution?I was raised LDS; do you think the angel Moroni was a demon?
28:0119/08/2022
Q&A: Modern Israel, Removing the Speck out of Your Brother’s Eye, and Prayer Languages
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (0/18/22), Hank answers the following questions:Do you know anything about John Paul Jackson and the Mystery of the Three Nights?Was Ezekiel 37 fulfilled when Israel became a nation in 1948?What is your opinion on the age of the earth? How long do you think humans have been on the earth?In Matthew 7:3, Jesus didn’t mean we should be perfect before we remove the speck out of our brother's eye, did He?Can you explain prayer languages in light of 1 Corinthians chapter 14?
28:0118/08/2022
Q&A: Spiritual Warfare, The Covering, and Mental Illness
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/17/22), Hank answers the following questions:How can I end the demonic oppression that I am experiencing?Psalms 34:2 in the KJV states, “My soul shall make her boast in the Lord.” Who is “her” referring to?Could you share a little more about your book, The Covering?Since I have a mental illness and experience the world using a defective brain, how do I discern the will of the Lord?
28:0117/08/2022
Q&A: Selling Your Soul, Deathbed Conversions, and Fighting Against the Devil’s Schemes
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/16/22), Hank answers the following questions:Is it possible for someone to sell their soul to the Devil?Does God repent according to Exodus 32:12-14?Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26?What would happen to an atheist who repented on his deathbed? Would he be saved?How can we fight against the Devil’s schemes?Why was David judged so harshly when he counted his army in 2 Samuel chapter 24?
28:0116/08/2022
Q&A: Living for God in the Workplace, the Mark of the Beast, and Smoking
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/15/22), Hank answers the following questions:Could you explain what it looks like to live for God in the workplace?What is the mark of the beast?Can you still be a Christian if you smoke cigarettes?According to the book of Revelation, is it possible to have your name blotted out of the book of life?
28:0115/08/2022
Best of BAM: How Christianity Saved Civilization with James Papandrea
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Professor James Papandrea, co-author of How Christianity Saved Civilization… And Must Do So Again. Hank and Papandrea discuss the only acceptable intolerance in our society, if the church should change, the brilliance of the Church Fathers, the Bible and Holy Tradition, and why Christians were so hated in the early Roman Empire.
28:0113/08/2022
Q&A: Dietary Laws, God’s Pronouns, and Religion
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/12/22), Hank answers the following questions:Must Christians observe Old Testament dietary laws?When Jesus asked for the cup to be taken from Him in the garden of Gethsemane, was He saying there could be another way of salvation?Do you think it’s appropriate to refer to God in feminine pronouns?Is Christianity a religion? Does God require us to love Him?If Jesus died for our sins, why do we still struggle with sin?
28:0112/08/2022
Q&A: The Sabbath, Drinking Alcohol, and Marrying an Unbeliever
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/11/22), Hank answers the following questions:Why did Jesus call the Canaanite woman a dog in Matthew 15:26?Since the Sabbath was instituted by God at creation and Jesus Himself kept the Sabbath, by whose authority was the Sabbath changed?What is your opinion on drinking alcohol?Can Satan read our minds?Is it okay for a minister to officiate the wedding of a believer and an unbeliever?
28:0111/08/2022
Q&A: Tithing, Megachurches, and Reconciling Genesis
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/10/22), Hank answers the following questions:I have friends who belong to the Church of Christ and believe we shouldn’t tithe but give of our own volition. Could you explain this to me?Are megachurches biblical? If a pastor has thousands of people in his church, how can he care for them all?How do we reconcile Genesis 3 and Genesis 6? God promises to redeem His people in Genesis 3:15, yet in Genesis 6, He wants to destroy the world with a flood.Why do some believe black people were cursed by God?
28:0110/08/2022
Q&A: Red Letter Christians, the End-Times, and Comparing Sin
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/09/22), Hank answers the following questions:Do the teachings of Red Letter Christians like Tony Campolo comport with essential Christian doctrine?What is it about our transformation that when we get to heaven, we will not be able to sin?Why do you discourage people from discerning the time of Christ’s coming when Jesus talks about discerning the signs of the times in Matthew 16:2-3?What makes homosexuality so much worse than gluttony, and why do preachers seem to ignore being overweight?With so many different denominations and different views, how can we know the correct interpretation of the Bible?
28:0109/08/2022
We Are Losing a Generation, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/08/22), Hank confesses that he doesn’t like losing, especially when it comes to golf. However, with regard to the Christian faith, this propensity may be virtuous. The church is losing a generation of Christians, which doesn’t bode well for the future of Christianity. Of the 3.7 million US evangelicals between 18-29 years old, 2.6 million will leave the faith and the vast majority will not return. This sobering reality is one of the reasons why CRI is making available the best materials on apologetics, Biblical literacy, and countering the cults.Hank also answers the following questions:What are some tips for Scripture memorization?Can you explain the words of Jesus in Mark 9:49, where He says everyone will be salted with fire?How can we forgive someone yet mete out justice according to man’s law while not violating God’s law?What is the age of the earth, and how do understand the creation of Adam and Even in relation to dinosaurs?
28:0108/08/2022
Best of BAM Q&A: Mental Illness, Making Disciples, and the Creation of Our Soul
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:My dad was schizophrenic and later in his life, he turned from the Christian faith and got into Gnosticism. If someone is mentally ill, are they accountable for their sins?Can you clarify the difference between making disciples and making converts? Should we evangelize those we meet in passing and cannot develop a relationship with?Do we know what crime Paul committed or the manner in which he was executed?Did God give the people of Jericho an opportunity to repent?Is the soul created at conception or did we preexist?Do angels in heaven have free will; can they fall again like Satan and the third he took with him?
28:0106/08/2022
Q&A: The Beasts of Daniel and Revelation, the Fig Tree, and Divine Inspiration
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/05/22), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the differences between the beast in Daniel chapter 7 and Revelation chapter 13? Am I supposed to assume they are the same?We had a baby shower and spent a lot to host it, and through gifts, we made only a quarter of what we spent. Does this relate to the parable Jesus told in Luke chapter 14? In the parable of the fig tree in Matthew chapter 24, does the tree mean Israel? Is the phrase “this generation” referring to the end times?When you give answers, are they divinely inspired or based on what you have learned? Since you disagree with other divinely inspired teachers, does that mean that the Holy Spirit is lying to one of you?
28:0105/08/2022
How Christianity Saved Civilization with James Papandrea - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/04/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Professor James Papandrea, co-author of How Christianity Saved Civilization… And Must Do So Again. Hank and Papandrea discuss why the idea that the Church is for everyone was radical, how forgiveness can revolutionize the world, how caring for the poor is not optional for Christians, why the Christian view of death is revolutionary, measuring human value, the purpose of hierarchy in the Church, and how the Church can change the world again.
28:0104/08/2022
How Christianity Saved Civilization with James Papandrea - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/03/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Professor James Papandrea, co-author of How Christianity Saved Civilization… And Must Do So Again. Hank and Papandrea discuss the parallels between widows, orphans, and the Eucharist; envisioning a world without slavery, the impact that Christianity had on the importance of children and family, how Christianity revolutionized the way we look at work, if Christians should give to those that beg, and why the idea that the Church is for everyone was radical.
28:0103/08/2022
How Christianity Saved Civilization with James Papandrea - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/02/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Professor James Papandrea, co-author of How Christianity Saved Civilization… And Must Do So Again. Hank and Papandrea discuss why Christians were so hated in the early Roman Empire, Constantine and the history of religious freedom, if it is self-evident that all people are created equal, perpetuation as opposed to innovation, how involved Christians should be in the community, the true significance of the Trinity to the world, and if there is a difference between abortion and infanticide.
28:0102/08/2022
How Christianity Saved Civilization with James Papandrea - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (08/01/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Professor James Papandrea, co-author of How Christianity Saved Civilization… And Must Do So Again. Hank and Papandrea discuss the only acceptable intolerance in our society, if the church should change, the brilliance of the Church Fathers, the Bible and Holy Tradition, and why Christians were so hated in the early Roman Empire.For information on how to receive How Christianity Saved Civilization... And Must Do So Again for your partnering gift, please check our website: https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resource-how-christianity-saved-civilization-and-must-do-so-again/
28:0101/08/2022
Best of BAM: Animal Algorithms with Eric Cassell
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. Hank and Eric discuss the complex navigational systems and activities of ants, the waggle dance of the honeybee and other complex behaviors, the long-distance migration patterns and abilities of birds, what Darwin knew about genetics, and complex programmed behavior—animal algorithms.
28:0130/07/2022
Q&A: Sinless Perfection, Jericho, and the Creation of Our Soul
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/29/22), Hank answers the following questions:Did God know that Adam and Eve would fall into sin beforehand? If so, what did He allow that to happen?What did Jesus mean by the word “clean” in John 15:3?Is it possible to reach sinless perfection in this life with the help of Christ?Did God give the people of Jericho an opportunity to repent?Is the soul created at conception or did we preexist?Do angels in heaven have free will; can they fall again like Satan and the third he took with him?
28:0129/07/2022
Q&A: The Multiverse, Soul Sleep, and the Redefinition of Marriage
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/28/22), Hank answers the following questions:I watched a PBS Special that claimed quantum mechanics and the multiverse disproves a theistic worldview. How can I counter this argument?What did the church believe about the Tribulation prior to John Nelson Darby?A Jehovah’s Witness told me that when we die our souls will sleep, but I thought we go to be with the Lord when we die.Did sin start in heaven with Satan? If a third of the angels sinned, why don’t they struggle and die like we do?Why didn’t homosexuals find a new word for their unions instead of redefining the word marriage?
28:0128/07/2022
Shining a Light in the Darkness, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/27/22), Hank reminds listeners not to get caught up in the woes of humanity. In other words, don’t allow bad news to divert us from the good news of the gospel. In light of this, we must remember the power of one. One person with God equals a majority. Today, too many Christians are on the sidelines, cursing the darkness instead of building a lighthouse in the midst of the gathering storm. If we look at what the disciples did in the midst of the Roman Empire, we should be encouraged. The apostles had seen the resurrected Christ, and because of this, they turned the world upside down. If we stand together in this epoch, we can do the same. Hank also answers the following questions: I have a friend who is a Seventh Day Adventist; should we still observe the Sabbath on Saturday?I heard someone teaching that 1 John 1:9 wasn’t written to Christians, but to Gnostics and that we don’t need to confess our sins. Do you have any thoughts on this?Why did God allow His truth to be so open to misinterpretation?If faced with a gunman who asked whether or not I was a Christian, I don’t know if I would have the grace to say that I am. What would happen if I denied the Lord?
28:0127/07/2022
Q&A: Mental Illness, Making Disciples, and the Creation Account
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/26/22), Hank answers the following questions:My dad was schizophrenic and later in his life, he turned from the Christian faith and got into Gnosticism. If someone is mentally ill, are they accountable for their sins?Can you clarify the difference between making disciples and making converts? Should we evangelize those we meet in passing and cannot develop a relationship with?Do we know what crime Paul committed or the manner in which he was executed?I was watching the film The Genesis Code, which tried to harmonize evolution and the creation account in Genesis. Was there death before Adam and Eve were created, and was Eve created after day seven?Can you clarify your comments about the Tribulation and Jesus’ words in this regard? Do you think the events in the book of Revelation are going to happen in the future or not?
28:0126/07/2022
Q&A: Messianic Prophecy, Generational Curses, and Rejecting the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/06/19), Hank answers the following questions:Is it true that the name Jesus and the name Zeus are translated by the same Greek word?In the prophecy of the Messiah in Isaiah chapter 7, it says something about, “before the child knows to reject the evil and choose the good.” Does this mean that Jesus was just like any normal child?My wife and I have a disagreement on the Bible’s teaching on divorce and remarriage. Can you help us?I have some friends that are teaching about generational curses and spiritual root issues, which are caused by demons. How can I approach these people?My daughter has a friend who attends a church that rejects the Trinity; how can I show her the danger in this?
28:0125/07/2022
Best of BAM Q&A: Euthanasia, Just War Theory, and the Fossil Record
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:I am preparing my will and I’m inclined to forgo end-of-life treatments that would prolong my life. I also believe that life is sacred and God has a plan for everyone, so what are your thoughts on this? If I decline treatments or resuscitation, would that be considered “passive” euthanasia?My wife was raised in the Community of Christ and we are having a hard time deciding on a home church. What should we do?Do you support just war doctrine? What is your opinion of Christians joining the military?What is intelligent design’s answer to the fossil record?Will we be raised up before or after the seven-year tribulation?
28:0123/07/2022
Q&A: God’s Omniscience, Gambling, and Marijuana
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/22/22), Hank answers the following questions:Is Mark 9:47 to be taken literally?Since God knows everything, why does He send angels to find out what was happening in the book of Genesis?I have some Christian friends who gamble; what is your take on this?Can someone be a genuine follower of Christ and smoke marijuana?What did Jesus have to say about alcohol?Is belief in the deity of Christ essential for salvation?
28:0122/07/2022
Animal Algorithms with Eric Cassell - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/21/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. Hank and Eric discuss the sophisticated architectural abilities of animals, how humans still can’t replicate the silk of spider webs, the challenges that complexity present for convergent evolution, and they address several of the most common objections to intelligent design.
28:0121/07/2022
Animal Algorithms with Eric Cassell - Part 3
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/20/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. Hank and Eric discuss how people can believe that complex processes evolved from a blind, purposeless evolutionary process; climate change, studying animal algorithms from the top-down perspective of an engineer, how evolution accounts for the coordinated development between the eyes and the brain, the wonder of the wasp sting, complex programmed societies in the animal kingdom, whether evolution can explain altruism in the animal kingdom, and the sophisticated architectural abilities of animals.
28:0120/07/2022
Animal Algorithms with Eric Cassell - Part 2
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/19/22), we pick up where we ended on our previous broadcast and present more of an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank is talking with Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. Hank and Eric discuss complex programmed behavior, the mysterious metamorphosis of the butterfly, the unique navigational abilities of the loggerhead sea turtle, the navigational processes and built-in compasses of animals, and how people can believe that these complex processes evolved from a blind, purposeless evolutionary process.
28:0119/07/2022
Animal Algorithms with Eric Cassell - Part 1
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/18/22), we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms: Evolution and the Mysterious Origin of Ingenious Instincts. Hank and Eric discuss the complex navigational systems and activities of ants, the waggle dance of the honeybee and other complex behaviors, the long-distance migration patterns and abilities of birds, what Darwin knew about genetics, and complex programmed behavior—animal algorithms.Get your copy of Animal Algorithms here: https://www.equip.org/product/cri-resources-animal-algorithms-and-the-comprehensive-guide-to-science-and-faith/
28:0118/07/2022
Best of BAM: Abortion and Infanticide, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses a blog he read by Jerry Coyne, professor emeritus at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, who was not only defending abortion but also infanticide. Coyne writes, “If you are allowed to abort a fetus that has a severe genetic defect… then why aren’t you able to euthanize that same fetus just after it’s born? I see no substantive difference that would make the former act moral and the latter immoral.” On one level he is absolutely right; if you can abort a late-term child, why not take the next step and abort a child a few days after it is born? The problem here is a failure to recognize that that child has personhood from the moment of conception.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I address an atheist who claims that since evil exists, God doesn’t exist?I have been a Mormon all of my life. If it’s true that Mormonism is a cult, what should I do?
28:0116/07/2022
Q&A: Melchizedek, Just War Theory, and the Fossil Record
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/15/22), Hank answers the following questions:Who is Melchizedek?What is the source of the light In Genesis 1:3-5, since the sun and stars weren’t created until day four?Do you support just war doctrine? What is your opinion of Christians joining the military?What is intelligent design’s answer to the fossil record?Will we be raised up before or after the seven-year tribulation?
28:0115/07/2022
Q&A: Euthanasia, Finding a Church, and Dietary Laws
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/14/22), Hank answers the following questions:I am preparing my will and I’m inclined to forgo end-of-life treatments that would prolong my life. I also believe that life is sacred and God has a plan for everyone, so what are your thoughts on this? If I decline treatments or resuscitation, would that be considered “passive” euthanasia?My wife was raised in the Community of Christ and we are having a hard time deciding on a home church. What should we do?My church has recently made me feel uncomfortable and I believe God has drawn me to Matthew 11:17. What does this verse mean?I know the Old Testament prohibits certain foods; is it okay to eat pork and seafood?Could you explain when Paul talks about the different types of bodies and their glory?
28:0114/07/2022
Q&A: Evidence of Jesus, Heaven, and Winning the Lottery
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/13/22), Hank answers the following questions:Is there any evidence of Jesus outside of the Bible?If I die and go directly to heaven, what happens with regard to my judgment? Where did this idea come from?When someone wins the lottery, is this by chance, or is it divine intervention?Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven? How will we be happy if some of them don’t make it to heaven?
28:0113/07/2022
Q&A: Parables, Judas, and Modern-Day Prophets
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/12/22), Hank answers the following questions:Should I take 2 Thessalonians 2:8-9 figuratively or literally?Are the parables of Jesus sometimes used for judgment?Since God does not choose who will be saved and who will be condemned, how do explain John the Baptist being filled with the Holy Spirit in the womb?Why do so many say that Judas was never saved when it seems like he had a change of heart?I have a friend who has been talking about the psychic medium John Edward, who claims to be a Christian. Do you have any advice? Is there ever a scenario where God would give one of His children the gift of prophecy? Are there prophets today?
28:0112/07/2022
Q&A: The Trinity, Cain’s Offering, and Old Testament Law
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/11/22), Hank answers the following questions:Why didn’t God reveal the Trinity more clearly to us before the New Testament?Why did God accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s?Would you explain 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18? When does this occur?Are those who practice Judaism antichrists since they reject that Jesus the Messiah has come?Do the Old Testament moral absolutes and ethics apply today?
28:0111/07/2022
Best of BAM Q&A: Intersex People, Do Angels Have Free Will, and Exclusions to Salvation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What would be the proper way to address people who are born with both male and female reproductive organs?How have you determined that angels have free will from the Bible?How much credibility do you give to the book of Enoch?How can one be certain of salvation when there are so many exclusions to salvation?How do you tell an addict that although he has accepted Christ, that lifestyle is not acceptable, and how can he have assurance given his weaknesses?Is speaking in tongues the necessary evidence of being born again?
28:0109/07/2022
The Historicity of Adam and Eve, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/08/22), Hank addresses the growing number of Christians who deny a historical Adam and Eve. Yet despite the supposed consensus, the apostle Paul clearly affirms that God made all of mankind from one man, Adam. And Jesus, in his teaching on marriage in Matthew 19:4 refers to the creation account in Genesis chapter 2. Further, the book of Chronicles provides a historical record from Adam to the Exile. We can be sure Genesis is a historical narrative, not an allegory. The importance of a real Adam and Eve is an issue we cannot deviate on.Hank also answers the following questions:I am the father of a son and a daughter and my wife is pregnant with a baby girl. I know God has blessed us, but I’m disappointed because I really wanted another boy; how can I have the right attitude about this?A church in our area said that those who struggle with same-sex attraction are not in sin but engaging in homosexual behavior is sin. Is this true?Do you believe the events of the book of Revelation have passed?Do angels have free will?If a person commits suicide, what happens to them?
28:0108/07/2022
Q&A: Interracial Marriage, Tithing, and the Problem of Evil
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/07/22), Hank answers the following questions:Are interracial marriages against the Christian faith? Are we allowed to eat pork?Can you clarify Jesus’ statements about preparing a place in John 14:2-3?I’m confused about the difference between tithing in the Old Testament and the New Testament. What does the Bible say about tithing?How can I address an atheist who claims that since evil exists, God doesn’t exist?I have been a Mormon all of my life. If it’s true that Mormonism is a cult, what should I do?
28:0107/07/2022
Abortion and Infanticide, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/06/22), Hank discusses a blog he read by Jerry Coyne, professor emeritus at the University of Chicago in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, who was not only defending abortion but also infanticide. Coyne writes, “If you are allowed to abort a fetus that has a severe genetic defect… then why aren’t you able to euthanize that same fetus just after it’s born? I see no substantive difference that would make the former act moral and the latter immoral.” On one level he is absolutely right; if you can abort a late-term child, why not take the next step and abort a child a few days after it is born? The problem here is a failure to recognize that that child has personhood from the moment of conception.Hank also answers the following questions:I became a Christian many years ago but lived a very sinful life. Recently the Lord got a hold of me and I repented. Do I still have a chance to go to heaven?Is it possible to sin against another person, as well as against God?
28:0106/07/2022
Q&A: Tongues, Prayers of Unbelievers, and the Days of Creation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (07/05/22), Hank answers the following questions:Where do the older Pentecostals get the idea that you must speak in tongues if you are truly saved?Do you have any information on the ministry of Greg Boyd and his book The Crucifixion of the Warrior God?What attracted you to the Eastern Orthodox Church?In Genesis, the Spirit is described as hovering over the waters. Is this poetic or literal?Is there any evidence God answers the prayers of unbelievers?Why were the Jewish leaders in Luke 4 so angry with Jesus as He recounts the treatment of widows in the Old Testament?Do you believe that Genesis teaches a literal seven-day creation?
28:0105/07/2022