Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/14/25), Hank focuses on Holy Week, with Christians in the Eastern and Western Churches celebrating Palm Sunday yesterday. Holy Week for Christians in the East begins on Lazarus Saturday. On that day, that we remember afresh that our Lord Jesus Christ raised Lazarus, a historical reality that points forward to the universal resurrection of all humanity. The next day, Palm Sunday, marks the commemoration of Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem announced the establishment of the Kingdom of God and a foretaste of the time that He will gather His perfected bride and carry her over the threshold of Jordan into the New Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. On Holy Monday, the fig tree is set before us as a reminder of the danger inherent in having an appearance of godliness but being devoid of its reality; a reminder to be vigilant and bear fruits of righteousness and repentance.Hank also answers the following questions:If you believe that salvation is “once saved, always saved,” would this mean your free will no longer exists? Tim - Keller, TX (15:51)To me, the term replacement theology seems to be an accurate term as opposed to a misnomer, would you not say? Mark - Vancouver, BC (21:11)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the biblical view of wealth, Christian capitalism, and having an eternal view of money.Hank also answers the following questions:My job occasionally requires work on Sunday. Is it okay to work on the Sabbath? Can one do work around the house? Dennis - Oklahoma City, OK (4:12)What are your thoughts on 1 Samuel 28 and the summoning of Samuel by the medium of Endor? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (7:15)How would you respond to someone purporting to have seen something unexplainable and claiming it is demonic? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (10:16)A friend left Christianity because he could no longer suppress his homosexual desires. If we are created in God’s image, why are there homosexuals? How do we reach someone who has suffered so much heartache and pain from those they loved? Robert - Bellevue, NE (15:58)What do you know about the Philadelphia Church of God? Alan - Edmonton, AB (22:37)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/11/25), Hank answers the following questions:Will we retain our memories in heaven? Pam - Due West, SC (0:54)If the body/soul unity occurs at conception, where is the soul before that? James - Oklahoma City, OK (5:40)I had a chance to witness to a Muslim Imam. But the Imam is convinced that Adam was a prophet, all Old Testament prophets are sinless, and Eve only made a mistake. How can I respond to this Muslim? Doug - St. Louis, MO (8:22)What is Maundy Thursday? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (15:14)What is Jesus referring to in Luke 23:27-31? Why did the Lord respond to the women by telling them blessed are those with barren wombs? Anthony - Larned, KS (16:23)When I try to share the gospel, people will get angry with me. How do I respond to that? Chad - Salem, VA (18:43)How old was Jesus when he died? John - Memphis, TN (21:38)Does Jesus at present have a physical body? John - Memphis, TN (23:51)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:I went to a Jehovah’s Witness memorial service. I was wondering about their understanding of 1 Corinthians 11:25, as they were not eating or drinking. Do they observe this? David - Surrey, BC (0:51)What will happen during the millennial reign? Will we be in spiritual bodies or natural bodies? Matt - Easley, SC (4:07)What happens after death? Do we experience a deep sleep, or does our spirit go to paradise? Gary - Denver, CO (6:17)Can you explain the verse that goes “one day is like a thousand years”? Is this to God or to us? Shelly - Sugar Falls, OH (8:55)How can I explain to my 9-year-old that God always existed? Why cannot there be a beginning to God like the Big Bang? Ben – Kansas City, KS (15:13)Is there a point at which you give up witnessing to somebody? Bryan - Pocasset, OK (22:28)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/09/25), Hank talks about death from a biblical worldview and the significance of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead.Hank also answers the following questions:What happens after death? Do we immediately go to heaven or hell, or do we enter soul sleep? Twila - Gresham, OR (3:01)I have been taught that suicide condemns a person to hell. Do Christians who commit suicide go to hell? Al - Kirkland, WA (5:26)Are the Gnostic gospels authoritative? Should I use English translations of them for my devotions? Brian - Nashville, TN (7:36)Can you give me an overview of the history and origin of the Bible? Ronald - Bethlehem, PA (15:11)Can you explain the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew 13:24-30? Brian - Norman, OK (20:51)Why would God create billions of people, knowing most of them would end up in hell? David - Trenton, NJ (24:34)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/25), Hank answers the following questions:God hates the shedding of innocent blood according to Proverbs 6:17. What is considered innocent blood? How can God sanction the killing of children in 1 Samuel 15:3? Kim - Winston-Salem, NC (1:03)Can you explain what Jesus meant when He described the narrow and wide gates? Paul - Wheeling, WV (8:05)What does Paul mean in Romans 11 when he says, “All Israel will be saved”? Larry - St. Louis, MO (15:11)I need help with the doctrine of election. What is the definition of the word “world” in John 3:16 and 1 John 2:2? Myron - Leland, NC (23:00)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain the idea of wiping the dust from your feet of the town that rejects Christ in Mark 6:11? Nicholas - Rock Island, IL (1:15)I was told that Hell is fire and brimstone, but others say it is the cessation of existence. Can you clarify? Nicholas - Rock Island, IL (2:44)Can you explain the meaning of “adoption as sons” in Galatians 4:5? Rusty - Denver, CO (8:03)Do you know the number of animals on Noah’s Ark? Rusty - Denver, CO (9:59)What exactly is going on during the Millennium? Bob - Charlotte, NC (17:08)Is John Piper a reliable teacher? Norris - Memphis, TN (20:54)What is your opinion on ghosts and the supernatural? Matthew - Fresno, CA (21:28)Is it permissible for a Christian to accept tips at work, even if from non-Christians? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (23:37)Are we still to uphold the dietary laws, such as not eating pork? Steven - Winston-Salem, NC (25:12)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank quotes the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15 where he says, “if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.”Hank also answers the following questions:Can you clarify your understanding of the Trinity not being philosophically driven but biblically driven? Jerry - Florissant, MO (2:38)Do you think the rapture is real? Jonathan - Chicago, IL (6:32)Why did Adam and Eve sin? Maddie - Oakland, TN (8:59)My wife’s family is Roman Catholic. A pastor told me that they all go to heaven, but they all pray differently. Is this correct? Dominick - American Canyon, CA (15:12)Do you know anything about Gerald Schroeder, who wrote God According to God? Lou - St. Louis, MO (19:08)What do you think about Marcus Borg? He points out conflicts between the Gospels. Is he a supporter of the Bible or not? Ed - Piscataway, NJ (22:38)How should I answer my Jewish friend who contends that they are God’s chosen people so how could they possibly be lost? Susanne - Washington, DC (24:14)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/04/25), Hank answers the following questions:Do all Pentecostals believe in the Oneness doctrine? Is Oneness a cult? Bobby - Wilmington, NC (0:56)If we no longer must keep the Sabbath, can you tell me why in the Book of Acts do we find Jesus’ disciples keeping the Sabbath? Terry - Royal, IA (3:19)What is your view on the new heaven and new earth? Randy - Omaha, NE (5:33)Can you comment on Jesus’ words about going and preparing a place for us? Randy - Omaha, NE (7:51)According to 2 Thessalonians 2:1, can Christ return at any time, or must He wait until the rise of Antichrist? Richard - Gaston, IN (15:11)Who are the two witnesses in Revelation 11? Are they actual people? Is this not referring to an actual event? Larry - Collierville, TN (19:09)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/03/25), Hank shares on the biblical view of wealth, Christian capitalism, and having an eternal view of money.Hank also answers the following questions:My job occasionally requires work on Sunday. Is it okay to work on the Sabbath? Can one do work around the house? Dennis - Oklahoma City, OK (4:02)What are your thoughts on 1 Samuel 28 and the summoning of Samuel by the medium of Endor? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (7:05)How would you respond to someone purporting to have seen something unexplainable and claiming it is demonic? Jeff - St. Louis, MO (10:06)sn’t the true Sabbath on Saturday? Angela - Charlotte, NC (15:13)Do you agree with Ken Ham’s view of creation? Manny - Modesto, CA (18:13)How do you know when you are in the will of God? Grady - Wallingford, KY (20:48)I have trouble understanding the expression “Everything happens for a reason.” How do I make sense of this idea in my life? Lance - Raleigh, NC (24:31)