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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: The Trinity, the Melchizedek Priesthood, and Islam’s Objection of Christ’s Deity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:Could you clarify the doctrine of the Trinity? Is it appropriate to pray to God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit? Jay - Elmore, OH (0:52)What are your thoughts on the teachings of Seventh-day Adventists? Sean - Monroe, WA (7:26)Could you address the Mormon understanding of the Melchizedek priesthood? Kyle - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Does God give us signs to guide us into different career paths? Gene - Stockton, MO (20:49)Can you explain why Muslims object to the deity of Christ? Robert - St. Petersburg, FL (23:06)
28:0105/04/2024
Q&A: Witnessing to Atheists, Interpreting Scripture Literally, and Prophecy of Destruction
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/04/24), Hank answers the following questions:How can I witness to a co-worker who is an atheist? Violet - Greensboro, NC (0:54)What’s wrong with Heaven having streets of gold? Why can’t we take this literally? Rob - St. Peters, MO (4:39)How do you interpret Scripture literally vs. metaphorically? I think you perhaps go too far with metaphorical interpretations. Don - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)Does Isaiah 17 refer to modern-day Damascus? Does Israel need to be in a peace treaty before this happens? Larry - Kansas City, KS (22:17)
28:0104/04/2024
Q&A: The Christian Life, Tithing, and the Difference Between Spirit and Soul
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/24), Hank answers the following questions:How can I consistently live the Christian life? Is there something I am missing? Paul - Wheeling, WV (1:25)Can someone who continually lies go to heaven? How can I stop lying? Leon - Sayre, OK (5:29)Should we continue to tithe according to Deuteronomy chapter 14? Bill - St. Louis, MO (15:11)What is the difference between the spirit and the soul? Is the soul eternal? Andy - St. Louis, MO (18:15)Can you explain the meaning of Matthew 11:12 to me? Bible translations render this verse differently. Clint - Delta, CO (23:05)
28:0103/04/2024
Q&A: Politics, the Prosperity Gospel, and the Gnostic Gospels
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/02/24), Hank answers the following questions:To what degree should Christians be involved in politics? Jimmy - Florence, MS (1:08)What are your thoughts on the prosperity gospel? Dominic - ND (6:12)Why aren’t the Gnostic gospels part of the Bible? Lilah - Muldrow, OK (15:12)What exactly is meditation upon the word of God? Chris - Tulsa, OK (23:46)
28:0102/04/2024
Q&A: Brain Chemistry, the Great Flood, and the Creation of Evil
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:If you were to focus on one subject when talking with Jehovah’s Witnesses, what would it be? Randy - MO (0:51)I heard you say that atheists believe that chemical reactions in the brain is what drives humans. Why can’t that be true? Jason - Freemont, OH (5:06)Was the flood of Noah’s day global, or local? Grant - Phoenix, AZ (15:14)How do you interpret Matt 24:34? Does this relate to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., or to the distant future? Doug - Lincoln, NE (17:40)Do you believe that God created mankind with free will, and thereby created the potential for evil? Cole - Hastings, NE (20:15)If the Bible is the one and only guide for Christians, why isn’t it clearer? Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (22:40)
28:0101/04/2024
Best of BAM Q&A: Praying in the Spirit, Sin Nature, and Old Testament Law
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What does it mean to pray in the spirit or be in the spirit? Ken - Vancouver, BC (1:01)You warn us about people like John Hagee. Some of what he says sounds good. Is it wrong to listen to him? Ken - Vancouver, BC (4:50)What is the difference between a sin nature and a satanic nature? Brandy - Tulsa, OK (5:53)Must we obey the Old Testament law? Hubert - Fayetteville, AR (15:12)Why do we as Christians condemn homosexuality, yet fail to condemn other sins? Jason - Lawton, OK (20:58)
28:0130/03/2024
Good Friday: Transformation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/29/24), Hank concludes the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, transformation. What happened as a result of the resurrection is unprecedented. In the span of a few hundred years, a small band of insignificant believers succeeded in turning an entire empire upside down. The Twelve—minus Judas, plus Paul—were radically revolutionized. Peter, once afraid of being exposed as a follower of Christ, became a lion of the faith. Paul, the ceaseless persecutor, became the chief proselytizer of the Gentiles. Within weeks of the resurrection, not just a few, but an entire community of thousands of Jews, willingly transformed the spiritual and sociological traditions underscoring their national identity. Of one thing Hank has become certain—if twenty-first-century Christians would grasp the reality of resurrection like first-century Christians did, their lives would be totally transformed.Today, Great and Holy Friday, “he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5 NIV). As Theanthropos (God-Man), the spotless Lamb of God lived a perfectly sinless human life and died a sinner’s death to sufficiently atone once for all for the sins of humanity. Isaiah not only foreshadows the death of Christ but His resurrection as well. Isaiah prophetically looks forward to the resurrection of “a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering” as the earnest of our resurrection on the last day. “After the suffering of his soul,” says Isaiah, “he will see the light of life and be satisfied.” In like fashion, our bodies will be resurrected from the dust of the ground. Jesus, who fulfills the entire mosaic of Old Testament resurrection prophecies left no doubt about this coming resurrection: “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned” (John 5:28-29 NIV). If Christ had not himself been resurrected, the promise that he will resurrect dry bones in scattered graves would be as empty as the tomb guaranteeing its fulfillment.
28:0129/03/2024
Holy Week: The Appearances of Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/28/24), Hank moves on to the third part of the four-part argument for the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the appearances of Christ. In the Acts of the Apostles, Dr. Luke writes that Jesus gave the disciples “many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3 NIV). Likewise, the apostle Paul exudes confidence in the appearances of Christ (1 Corinthians 15). And like Paul, Peter in his powerful Pentecost proclamation confidently communicated that many credible eyewitnesses could confirm the fact of Christ’s physical post-resurrection appearances (Acts 2:29-32). One thing can be stated with ironclad certainty. The apostles did not merely propagate Christ’s teachings, they were absolutely positive that he had appeared to them in the flesh. Additionally, the apostles claimed that Christ appeared to hundreds of people who were still alive. It would have been one thing to attribute these supernatural experiences to people who had already died. It was quite another to attribute them to multitudes who were still alive and available for cross-examination.
28:0128/03/2024
Holy Week: The Empty Tomb
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/24), Hank continues the trek from Palm Sunday—when Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem precisely the way that Zechariah said he would—to Easter. Yesterday Hank began to talk about the four-part argument that Saint Paul gives in 1 Corinthians 15 which underscores the fact that Christ has risen from the dead. Today Hank moves on to the second part of the argument, the empty tomb. As it is incontrovertible that Christ suffered fatal torment, so too, it is certain beyond reasonable doubt that Christ was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea and that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. Were it not true, Christianity would not have survived the tomb containing the remains of the Messiah. As the reliability of the resurrection is undermined in the media, Christians must be prepared to demonstrate that Jesus was buried and that on Easter morning some two thousand years ago the tomb was indeed empty. Hank also addresses a question that comes up often on the Bible Answer Man broadcast, “was Jesus really in the grave for three days and three nights?”
28:0127/03/2024
Holy Week: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/26/24), Hank focuses on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We spend so much time on Christmas and justifiably so because Jesus came in incarnation so that we could experience what it is to take on the divine nature—of course excluding identity of essence. But if there’s no resurrection, there is no hope for Christianity. So, over the next few days, Hank wants to emphasize the significance of resurrection.
28:0126/03/2024
Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/25/24), Hank discusses Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is, of course, celebrated by Christians as Palm Sunday, which the Western Church observed yesterday, and the Eastern Church will celebrate next month. On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus riding into Jerusalem, not as a political messiah, but rather in humility and peace in fulfillment of Zechariah’s famed prophecy: “See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zechariah 9:9 NIV). Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God. It was a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into a New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God.
28:0125/03/2024
Best of BAM Q&A: Palestine, Jewish Atonement, and Jesus’ Divinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is there any proof or documentation that Palestinians were evicted from their land in 1948? Josh - MO (1:03)Why don’t modern-day Jews participate in animal sacrifices? How do they atone for their sins? Ben - Kansas City, MO (5:18)Can you clarify your comments about the Jews not having a divine right to the land? Toni - Rock Hill, SC (9:13)How can we say that Jesus gave up his omniscience on earth? Scott - Baton Rouge, LA (15:12)What is your view of the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn? Kip - Des Moines, IA (24:26)
28:0123/03/2024
Q&A: Praying in the Spirit, Sin Nature, and Our Significance in a Vast Universe
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/22/24), Hank answers the following questions:What does it mean to pray in the spirit or be in the spirit? Ken - Vancouver, BC (1:01)You warn us about people like John Hagee. Some of what he says sounds good. Is it wrong to listen to him? Ken - Vancouver, BC (4:49)What is the difference between a sin nature and a satanic nature? Brandy - Tulsa, OK (5:53)How do you explain the significance of Mankind in light of the vastness of the Universe? Karen - Franklin, TN (15:13)I am trying to reconcile the diversity of races from Noah. How do we articulate the biblical position on this? Chris - Cleveland, OH (19:45)Is John Hagee correct when he teaches that Christ cannot return until all the Jews are back in Israel? Mary - Tacoma, WA (23:18)
28:0122/03/2024
Q&A: KJV Only, Modern-Day Apostles, and Blessings from God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/21/24), Hank answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on those who use Ecclesiastes 8:4 to prove that we should only use the King James Version? Jason – Oak Harbor, OH (0:49)Is the angel mentioned in John 5:4 a superstition, or did an angel really come down and stir the water? Malik - Columbus, OH (5:14)Are there modern-day apostles and prophets? Carlos - Garland, UT (15:12)Do we immediately go to judgment when we die? Carlos - Garland, UT (19:08)If I love and obey God, can I expect Him to bless me and my family? Adrienne - Greensboro, NC (22:47)
28:0121/03/2024
Q&A: Eye of a Needle, Seeking Medical Help, and Obeying Old Testament Law
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is the “eye of a needle” in Mark 10:25, a literal gate in Jerusalem? Grant - Phoenix, AZ (0:45)What is your take on the Sabbath? Why do we worship on Sunday rather than Saturday? Joy - Edmonton, AB (4:17)I am bipolar. Is it okay for me to see a psychiatrist? Amid - Fremont, CA (7:48)Must we obey the Old Testament law? Hubert - Fayetteville, AR (15:12)Why do we as Christians condemn homosexuality, yet fail to condemn other sins? Jason - Lawton, OK (20:58)
28:0120/03/2024
Q&A: Hindered Prayer, Forgiveness, and Neanderthals
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/19/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can demons hinder our prayers? Tom - Edmonton, AB (1:02)Is it acceptable to embrace a worldview that allows for fallen angels to have intercourse with women? What are the Nephilim in Genesis 6? David - Edmonton, AB (3:28)Is the prophet Elijah in a glorified body since he was taken up and later appeared on the Mount of Transfiguration? Roger - Modesto, CA (15:12)If we don’t forgive others, in what sense is God our Heavenly Father? Brian - Baxter, TN (17:23)Did Neanderthals ever exist? Mark - Centerville, MD (21:16)
28:0119/03/2024
Clean Monday, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/18/24), Hank celebrates the beginning of the Lenten season, with today being Clean Monday, a day in which we are to leave behind our sinful attitudes. Hank stresses the importance of fasting, one of the predominant themes of the Great Lent. The stomach is like an undisciplined child, forever demanding its fill of empty calories. The discipline of fasting restores one’s balance and self-control.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I overcome sin through the power of the Spirit according to Ephesians? Jared - Kansas City, KS (6:05)I’ve heard you say the flames of hell aren’t literal, so do you believe the waters of the flood covered the entire earth? Brian - Muskogee, OK (8:50)Do you know anything about God sending Moses and Ezekiel back to preach the Word? Mark - Kalamazoo, MI (15:41)Are the two natures of Christ easy to understand? Mike - Boone, IA (19:39)
28:0118/03/2024
Best of BAM: Dealing With the Age of the Universe, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank says a few words about the issue of the age of the universe. The Bible is not designed to give us the age of the universe, but if you look at general revelation you see God’s handiwork. One of the things we see is the reality that nothing travels faster than the speed of light and that billions of light-years separate us from distant galaxies. That leads logically to the assumption that the age of the universe is measured in billions of years, not thousands.Hank also answers the following questions:Is speaking in tongues necessary for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is it an actual language? Earl - Springfield, MO (3:27)When Jesus returns, what will He look like? What will we look like after the resurrection? Casey - St. Louis, MO (8:48)How can I prove to a friend that Christians are not required to keep the Old Testament law? Morgan - Vancouver, BC (15:13)How was Jesus tempted in the desert since the Bible says that God can’t be tempted? Patrick - Saskatoon, SK (18:40)Can Darwin’s theory actually produce life? Luke - Liberty Lake, WA (21:51)As the only Christian in my family, how can I explain that there is more to following Christ than just asking for help when bad things happen? Tony - Pittsburgh, PA (23:28)
28:0116/03/2024
Q&A: Palestine, Jewish Atonement, and Taking Genesis Literally
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is there any proof or documentation that Palestinians were evicted from their land in 1948? Josh - MO (1:04)Why don’t modern-day Jews participate in animal sacrifices? How do they atone for their sins? Ben - Kansas City, MO (5:18)Can you clarify your comments about the Jews not having a divine right to the land? Toni - Rock Hill, SC (9:12)Why can’t Genesis 1 be taken literally? Allan - Edmonton, AB (20:00)
28:0115/03/2024
Q&A: Jehovah’s Witnesses, the Incarnation, and Homosexuality
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/14/24), Hank answers the following questions:What is the difference between Christianity and the teachings of Jehovah’s Witnesses? James - Springfield, MO (0:58)Was Jesus all-knowing during his incarnation? Lynne - Charleston, SC (4:14)Is homosexuality biblical? Michael - Nashville, TN (7:02)How can we say that Jesus gave up his omniscience on earth? Scott - Baton Rouge, LA (15:12)What is your view of the book The Harbinger by Jonathan Cahn? Kip - Des Moines, IA (24:26)
28:0114/03/2024
Q&A: Second Coming, the Crucifixion, and the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you expound on Matthew 16:28 and the second coming of Christ? Is it possible that God created the earth in a mature state? James - Richmond, VA (1:14)When Jesus died on the cross, does that mean God died? Billy - VA (8:40)Can you clarify the difference between comprehension and apprehension concerning the Trinity? Albert - Farmington, NM (15:13)What are your views on the occult? Eddie - Layton, UT (17:40)Is it possible that God could separate Himself from Himself in the Trinity? Is the mind-body-spirit analogy a good description of this? Will - Branson, MO (20:25)
28:0113/03/2024
Q&A: Begotten Son of God, Youth With A Mission, and Responding to Evolutionists
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:Will we be able to eat meat in heaven? Joseph - Baldwin, MO (0:49)According to Hebrews 1:3-5, how can Jesus the eternal Son of God be begotten? Thomas - Philadelphia, PA (3:16)What are your thoughts on Youth With A Mission? Brenda - Overland Park, KS (7:49)How can I instruct my son to respond to evolutionists at school? Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK (16:12)
28:0112/03/2024
Q&A: The Antichrist, the Forbidden Fruit, and Armageddon
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/11/24), Hank answers the following questions:Will the Antichrist be a homosexual? Bobby - Oklahoma City, OK (1:00)Are we still required to follow the Ten Commandments? Robert - St. Petersburg, FL (2:27)Is Seventh-day Adventism a cult? Justin - Whitehouse, TX (5:49)Did Eve sin before eating the forbidden fruit? Steve - KS (8:09)Can you explain the concept of Armageddon as described in Ezekiel? Jason - St. Louis, MO (8:54)How could Adam and Eve see God after the Fall? The Bible says that no one can see God and live. Sarah - Springfield, MO (16:58)Have you heard of the Queen James Bible? Raymond - TN (19:45)Did God predestine the sin of Adam and Eve? Billy - Union, SC (23:40)
28:0111/03/2024
Best of BAM Q&A: The Woman Caught in Adultery, Pain and Suffering, and Dealing with Anger
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Can you clarify the biblical teaching of marriage being between a man and a woman? Tom - Jefferson, IA (1:05)In the story of the woman caught in adultery, when Jesus spoke about, “he who is without sin,” was He referring to the woman’s husband? Tom - Jefferson, IA (2:24)Does God orchestrate or allow pain and suffering in our lives to teach us things? Melinda - Edwardsville, IL (3:40)Does Scripture say that there is no chance to accept Christ after death? Kenneth - Kansas City, MO (6:28)Could God be an extraterrestrial? Jim - Calgary, AB (15:12)My brother is angry at God and seems to be struggling to figure out his place in life. Do you have a book or advice I can give him to help? Linda - Seattle, WA (17:46)Is there any biblical justification for the cessation of spiritual gifts, such as tongues and healing? James - Richmond, VA (22:01)
28:0109/03/2024
Q&A: Peter, Biblical Inerrancy, and the Temptation of Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:When was 2 Peter written? Some people argue that Peter couldn’t have written his epistles since he was an uneducated fisherman. Brian - Modesto, CA (0:49)Why don’t the Jews recognize Jesus as the Messiah? Marcus - San Antonio, TX (3:31)Isn’t the belief in biblical inerrancy circular reasoning? Peter - Bell Gardens, CA (7:07)How can I prove to a friend that Christians are not required to keep the Old Testament law? Morgan - Vancouver, BC (15:13)How was Jesus tempted in the desert since the Bible says that God can’t be tempted? Patrick - Saskatoon, SK (18:40)Can Darwin’s theory actually produce life? Luke - Liberty Lake, WA (21:51)As the only Christian in my family, how can I explain that there is more to following Christ than just asking for help when bad things happen? Tony - Pittsburgh, PA (23:28)
28:0108/03/2024
Q&A: Unequally Yoked, Fasting, and Holistic Practices
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:As an atheist, what is wrong with making me the center of the universe? Randall - Richmond, BC (0:49)What does it mean to be unequally yoked in a relationship? Anne - Calgary, AB (4:17)Are the teachings of Rod Parsley Biblical? Cole - Lincoln, NE (7:54)The Bible tells us not to fast openly. Does this mean we need to hide our fasting from our family? Clint- Glenpool, OK (15:13)Should we prevent others from going on parole from prison? Clint- Glenpool, OK (17:31)Is it permissible for Christians to be involved in practices that include “chi” and “energy pathways”? Do these energy pathways even exist in the body? Phyllis - NC (19:12)In 1 Samuel 17, why did Saul ask, “Who is David?” when Saul already met David in 1 Samuel 16? Steve - Midwest City, OK (23:10)
28:0107/03/2024
Q&A: Contradictions, Genesis, and Radiometric Dating
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:Matthew 8:28-31 says there were two possessed men. Mark and Luke both indicate there was one. Is this a biblical contradiction? Steven - Dallas, TX (0:51)Genesis 2:24 says that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. Should children live with their parents until they marry? Jo - Kansas City, KS (6:02)I believe in an old Earth. Does Genesis 1:1 teach that Earth already existed and needed to be recreated as a new Earth? Jo - Kansas City, KS (9:14)My question is about Genesis 1, specifically verses 3 and 14. What is the difference between the light in these two days? David - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Do you believe in the principles of radiometric dating? Rick - AB (20:38)I was told by a friend that Jairus’s name in Mark 5:22 means “he shall awaken” and therefore signals that this story is fictitious. What are your thoughts on this? Amanda - Columbia, IL (23:55)
28:0106/03/2024
Q&A: The Sermon on the Mount, Date Setters, and the Rapture
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:Was the Sermon on the Mount specifically intended for and directed to the disciples, or to all believers until the Lord returns? Christopher - MI (0:53)Some of my family members have been listening to Perry Stone, and want me to as well. What can you tell me about him? Donna - Ada, OK (5:04)When Jehovah’s Witnesses come to my door, it has always been two women. Is there a reason for this, or is it just my experience? James - Springfield, MO (7:00)Are there any date setters we need to be concerned about? James - Springfield, MO (8:02)Can you explain your position on the nature of Satan and how he is described in scripture? Tim - El Paso, TX (15:12)Could you explain your views on the Rapture and end-time events? Wayne - Seagrove, NC (22:20)
28:0105/03/2024
Dealing With the Age of the Universe, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/04/24), Hank says a few words about the issue of the age of the universe. The Bible is not designed to give us the age of the universe, but if you look at general revelation you see God’s handiwork. One of the things we see is the reality that nothing travels faster than the speed of light, and that billions of light-years separate us from distant galaxies. That leads logically to the assumption that the age of the universe is measured in billions of years, not thousands.Hank also answers the following questions:Is speaking in tongues necessary for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is it an actual language? Earl - Springfield, MO (3:27)When Jesus returns, what will He look like? What will we look like after the resurrection? Casey - St. Louis, MO (8:48)1 Timothy 4:8 says that bodily exercise profits little, but medical research shows that exercise is beneficial. Can you help me reconcile this? Judy - Rockwell, NC (15:14)How can I biblically refute the Jehovah’s Witness teaching that Jesus is the archangel Michael? Eugene - Edmonton, AB (16:57)How can I prove to some friends that the Bible is in fact the word of God? Randy - El Paso, TX (21:42)I am a believer, but I still struggle and have doubts. What can I do about it? Scott - El Paso, TX (23:49)
28:0104/03/2024
Best of BAM: Belief in Things Unseen, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up a question that is asked often in our culture, “If we can’t see God, how can we know that He really exists?” It’s not uncommon for skeptics to suppose that Christians are irrational to believe in a God they cannot see. In reality, however, it is irrational for skeptics to suppose that what cannot be seen does not exist. Christians and skeptics alike recognize black holes, electrons, laws of logic, and gravity even though all of these are unseen. As Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20 NIV). The order and the complexity of the universe testify to the existence of an uncaused first cause—God.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the biblical doctrine of heaven and the Millennium? What is the significance of the 144,000? Joy - Modesto, CA (3:14)When were the dinosaurs created? Why aren’t they mentioned in the Bible? Tadeu - Pompano Beach, FL (7:49)How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled? Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening? Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)
28:0102/03/2024
Q&A: Spirits, Living the Crucified Life, and the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:I had an out-of-body experience where my spirit was hovering over my body. What are your thoughts on this? Joseph - Calgary, AB (0:45)I have a friend whose daughter claims to see spirits, and these spirits are now talking to her. How should I address this situation? Alexandra - Toronto, ON (6:03)How can I live the crucified life according to Galatians 2:20 and other passages of Scripture that teach us to die to ourselves and live for Christ? James - Houston, TX (15:11)Where did the giants come from that are spoken of in Genesis 6? Martha - Merced, CA (17:39)I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity, but where does the Bible specifically teach that the Holy Spirit is God? Caller - City, ST (22:44)
28:0101/03/2024
Q&A: An Eternal Hell, Hypnosis, and Dealing with Anger
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/29/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is the doctrine of eternal hell something a church should divide over? Seth - El Dorado, KS (0:48)Is it righteous for God to condemn someone to hell eternally for a temporary life of sin? Seth - El Dorado, KS (4:38)Is hypnosis acceptable for Christians to use as a treatment? Mike - Branson, MO (8:33)Could God be an extraterrestrial? Jim - Calgary, AB (15:12)My brother is angry at God and seems to be struggling to figure out his place in life. Do you have a book or advice I can give him to help? Linda - Seattle, WA (17:46)Is there any biblical justification for the cessation of spiritual gifts, such as tongues and healing? James - Richmond, VA (22:01)
28:0129/02/2024
Q&A: Saturday Worship, Homosexuality, and Healing Ministries
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:Are we required to worship on Saturday? R.C. - Kansas City, MO (0:53)I believe homosexuality is wrong, but aren’t we supposed to love them and treat them justly if they are being persecuted? Grant - Phoenix, AZ (3:35)Do you believe in a future one-world government controlled by the Antichrist? What about the false prophet and the beast spoken of in Revelation? Ron - Miami, FL (5:43)What are your thoughts on evangelists and pastors who claim to have healing ministries? Is this biblical? Mark - Bellevue, NE (16:02)Was there a river of blood that flowed from the Temple during the time of Jesus? Duane - Independence, MO (18:21)
28:0128/02/2024
Q&A: Creation, Technology, and Understanding the Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:Where did the name Jesus come from? Did the name Jesus already exist in the English language at the time of his birth? William - Memphis, TN (0:44)In the Genesis account of creation, what does it mean when it says, “Let there be light?” Sarah - Battlefield, MO (3:43)I have a concern with the way people are addicted to technology. How much should we use technology and when does it become an idol in our lives? Corey - St. Louis, MO (7:54)How come I feel like I am not saved? Do you know of any resources that will help me understand the Bible and its teachings? Susan - Murfreesboro, TN (15:11)What are your thoughts on The Bema movie by Pete Briscoe? What about the book The Bema: A Story about the Judgment Seat of Christ by Tim Stevenson? Robert - TX (20:04)What is apologetics? I hear you warn against the teachings of many televangelists. What teachers would you advise people to watch? Donna - Columbia, MO (22:42)
28:0127/02/2024
Q&A: The Woman Caught in Adultery, Pain and Suffering, and Dealing With Sin in the Church
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you clarify the biblical teaching of marriage being between a man and a woman? Tom - Jefferson, IA (1:03)In the story of the woman caught in adultery, when Jesus spoke about, “he who is without sin,” was He referring to the woman’s husband? Tom - Jefferson, IA (2:22)Does God orchestrate or allow pain and suffering in our lives to teach us things? Melinda - Edwardsville, IL (3:38)Does Scripture say that there is no chance to accept Christ after death? Kenneth - Kansas City, MO (6:28)In Matthew 18:15-17, who is the brother mentioned in this passage? What is the purpose of the two witnesses? Karen - CA (15:10)Can you explain Jesus’ words in John 10:34-36? How can I show my Mormon friend that this text is not teaching we are gods? Johnny - CA (20:39)
28:0126/02/2024
Best of BAM Q&A: Bible Mistranslation, Predestination, and the Reliability of the Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:52)I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this? Catherine - IL (3:55)What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul’s book, Chosen by God? Robert - Nashville, TN (7:28)How can I give an informed response to those who denounce the reliability of Scripture based on the differences in manuscripts? Matt - Nashville, TN (15:11)I’ve heard that the Bible refers to Satan as a god. Where are those references and could you elaborate on this? Ken - TN (24:31)
28:0124/02/2024
Q&A: The Rapture, Demonstrating the Authority of Scripture, and the Church of Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/23/24), Hank answers the following questions:What is your view of the rapture? How do you interpret 1 Corinthians 15:51 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 4:13-18 in this regard? Darnell - Riverbank, CA (0:58)What books do you recommend that demonstrate the authority of Scripture and refute the objections of Bart Ehrman? Patrick - Oklahoma City, OK (15:12)The Bible teaches that marriage is between one man and one woman, but kings like David and Solomon had multiple wives. Was this sin, and if so, where does the Bible condemn it? Bray - Oklahoma City, OK (18:41)What are your thoughts on the Church of Christ? Anastasia - Oklahoma City, OK (23:11)
28:0123/02/2024
Belief in Things Unseen, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/22/24), Hank brings up a question that is asked often in our culture, “If we can’t see God, how can we know that He really exists?” It’s not uncommon for skeptics to suppose that Christians are irrational to believe in a God they cannot see. In reality, however, it is irrational for skeptics to suppose that what cannot be seen does not exist. Christians and skeptics alike recognize black holes, electrons, laws of logic, and gravity even though all of these are unseen. As Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20 NIV). The order and the complexity of the universe testify to the existence of an uncaused first cause—God.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the biblical doctrine of heaven and the Millennium? What is the significance of the 144,000? Joy - Modesto, CA (3:13)When were the dinosaurs created? Why aren’t they mentioned in the Bible? Tadeu - Pompano Beach, FL (7:48)Can you explain the context of Exodus 4:24-26? Gina - Kansas City, MO (15:10)Why don’t Muslims believe that Jesus is God? Why doesn’t the Qur’an chronicle the words of Jesus? Rose - Edmonton, AB (19:10)
28:0122/02/2024
What Happens When You Die, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/21/24), Hank shares a word about what happens when you die. So many people think that you die, and then somehow or other you’re still physical. But that’s not the case—it will be the case when Jesus appears a second time, but it’s not the case when you die.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the significance of the butter and honey mentioned in Isaiah 7:15? Elwood - Wichita, KS (5:10)How does the knowledge of the second death in Revelation 20 benefit us? Elwood - Wichita, KS (8:24)Can we depend on the current scientific methods and instruments for determining the age of the universe? Eric - Modesto, CA (15:12)How can I explain to my mother-in-law that our souls are not asleep when we die? Jonathan - El Paso, TX (19:38)What are your thoughts on Christians being members of the Masonic Lodge? Yuri - Edmonton, AB (24:04)
28:0121/02/2024
Q&A: Discussing Political Issues, Wheels Within Wheels, and Election
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/24), Hank answers the following questions:Why did the Israelites want meat to eat in Numbers 11? Didn’t they have flocks and herds of animals? Chuck - Springville, CA (0:45)Do you have any advice on how to discuss political issues in a godly manner without complaining? Kelly - St. Louis, MO (4:51)Can you explain the wheel within the wheel in the book of Ezekiel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (8:45)How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled? Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening? Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)
28:0120/02/2024
Presidents’ Day 2024
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/19/24), Hank commemorates Presidents’ Day, popularly recognized as honoring especially George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Washington is most remembered for his vital, inspirational leadership during the American Revolution—and Lincoln for his valiant struggle against slavery. In Romans chapter 13 we are commanded to “submit ourselves to governing authorities because there is no authority other than that which is established by God.” And so, a question arises: what are we to do when governing authorities compel us to do that which is in opposition to God’s Word and His will? The apostles answered this succinctly: “We ought to obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29 NKJV). In the closing moments of the show, Hank says a few words about the Great Lent, which began in the Western Church last week with Ash Wednesday and will begin next month in the Eastern Church.
28:0119/02/2024
Best of BAM: Revealing the Mind Behind the Universe with Stephen Meyer
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, we present an episode of the Hank Unplugged podcast. Hank’s guest is Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the debate with Lawrence Krauss that inspired Meyer to write Return of the God Hypothesis, the implications of Darwinian evolution, scientific materialism, and a universe without God; and the inability of scientific materialism to explain origins.
28:0117/02/2024
Q&A: Bible Mistranslation, Predestination, and the Sons of God
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:Does the King James Version of the Bible mistranslate 2 Corinthians 5:6-8? George - Whitecourt, AB (0:44)I am reading Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster, in which he says that angels cannot sin. What are your thoughts on this? Catherine - IL (3:46)What is your view of predestination and R.C. Sproul’s book, Chosen by God? Robert - Nashville, TN (7:19)Who are the “sons of God” in Genesis 6? Are they different from humans? Matthew - Kansas City, MO (15:14)Can you comment on how to understand some of the Old Testament practices like stoning people for gathering wood on the Sabbath, as well as the book, Is God a Moral Monster by Paul Copan? Diana - Kansas City, MO (17:33)
28:0116/02/2024
Q&A: Jesus Sending the Seventy-Two, Dating of Revelation, and Music Genres
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/15/24), Hank answers the following questions:Does Luke 10 have anything to do with the gospel being preached in all the world before the end comes? Dennis - Wichita, KS (0:51)What are your thoughts on the belief that if all denominations came together as one Church the Jews would believe that Jesus is Messiah? Dennis - Wichita, KS (4:19)Did Irenaeus date the writing of Revelation correctly? Israel - El Paso, TX (6:38)The word “praise” occurs 13 times in Psalm 150. Is there any significance to the number 13 in that Psalm? Karen - Jefferson City, MO (15:13)Is it acceptable to listen to Christian rock music? Could I go to hell for listening to this music? Zack - CO (17:21)What is the difference, if any, between the soul and the spirit? How can I explain this to Jehovah’s Witnesses who focus on this? Randy - Holt, MO (21:15)
28:0115/02/2024
St. Valentine’s Day, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/14/24), Hank discusses the origins of Valentine’s Day, looking at the Orthodox Church’s veneration of Saint Valentine, the Presbyter from Rome, for his martyrdom and as for all its saints, honors St. Valentine as a model of the life in Christ. According to The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church, the traditional association of St. Valentine’s Day with courtship is likely connected with certain customs of the pagan festival Lupercalia. If so, this would be another example of Christians usurping a pagan holiday and Christianizing it for the glory of Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on street preachers who publicly denounce people? How should I handle a situation where I have a friend doing this? Josh - Everett, WA (15:11)Can you clarify the Bible’s use of the words, “put away” and “divorce”? My wife divorced me. Can I get remarried? Derek - Fayetteville, NC (21:11)What are your thoughts on the documentary hypothesis for the Pentateuch? Do you think there could have been two different sources for this? Tom - NY (24:07)
28:0114/02/2024
Q&A: Bible Translations, Extraterrestrial Life, and the Reliability of the Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:How do we determine which translations of the Bible are accurate? Jason - Omaha, NE (0:44)Does the Bible speak about life outside our solar system? David - Toronto, ON (3:45)How can I give an informed response to those who denounce the reliability of Scripture based on the differences in manuscripts? Matt - Nashville, TN (15:11)I’ve heard that the Bible refers to Satan as a god. Where are those references and could you elaborate on this? Ken - TN (24:31)
28:0113/02/2024
Q&A: The Resurrection, Race, and Zionism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:What city is being described in Revelation 16:19? Allan - KS (0:54)How could Jesus have been in the tomb for three days and three nights if He was crucified on a Friday? Dave - Bellevue, NE (3:05)Were Adam and Eve and their descendants black or dark-skinned? Yvonne - Oklahoma City, OK (7:34)My daughter was a Christian, but she died struggling with addiction. Will I see her in heaven? Esther - Modesto, CA (15:11)Do you think that Zionists are Satanists? What are your thoughts on the Bilderberg Group? Jessie - Bell Gardens, CA (21:19)
28:0112/02/2024
Best of BAM Q&A: Lead Us Not Into Temptation, God's Plan for Redemption, and Hell
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:In the Lord’s Prayer, why does Jesus teach us to pray, “lead us not into temptation,” since God does not tempt us? Sherri - El Dorado, KS (0:48)Why was it God’s plan for people to reject Jesus? If the Jews didn’t reject Jesus, then He wouldn’t have been crucified, so did they choose correctly or not? Doug - Chesterfield, MO (4:32)My mother-in-law wants to go home to be with the Lord and we are struggling with end-of-life decisions. What advice can you give me? Sandy - Nashville, TN (15:39)A friend of mine doesn’t believe in hell. Have you heard of this teaching and what are your thoughts on it? Peggy - Kansas City, MO (20:57)
28:0110/02/2024
Revealing the Mind Behind the Universe with Stephen Meyer - Part 5
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/09/24), 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 Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss how scientific materialists explain fine-tuning with the idea of a multiverse, why Meyer thinks that Stephen Hawking was a brilliant scientist but a weak philosopher, the rising popularity of Panspermia and UFOs, why critics of Intelligent Design consistently—and incorrectly—critique it as a “God of the gaps” argument, and the problem with appeals to settled or consensus science.
28:0109/02/2024
Revealing the Mind Behind the Universe with Stephen Meyer - Part 4
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/08/24), 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 Dr. Stephen C. Meyer, director of the Center for Science and Culture at the Discovery Institute in Seattle, and author of Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe. Hank and Dr. Meyer discuss the myth that science and religion are in conflict, three metaphors used to describe nature, the intellectual shift away from a belief in God in philosophy and science, how a lack of Christian unity impacted the shift in prevalence to a materialist worldview, the problem with Hume’s argument against miracles, why the issue of origins is so important, and how scientific materialists explain fine-tuning with the idea of a multiverse.
28:0108/02/2024