

Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff
The Christian Research Institute
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."
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Feb 26, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: The New Living Translation, God in Control, and Full Preterism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/26/25), Hank answers the following questions:The church I attend doesn’t teach about the cross. Is this something that I should leave over? Tricia - Kansas City, MO (0:53)Is the New Living Translation okay? Gary - Huntsville, AR (2:34)Is speaking in tongues the evidence of the filling of the Holy Spirit? Seth - Gulf Port, MS (4:15)Was God in control of the planes on 9/11? Was it God’s fault? Paul - Denver, CO (7:13)Is Kenneth Copeland a sound teacher? Georgia - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Can you address full Preterism? Jerry - New Bern, NC (23:11)

Feb 25, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Second Coming, Generational Curses, and Baptism Prior to Christ
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/25/25), Hank answers the following questions:Has the second coming already occurred? How do you interpret Matthew 24:29-31? Cody - Moses Lake, WA (1:04)Can you give me some insight into the New Apostolic Reformation and C. Peter Wagner? Cynthia - Edmonton, AB (7:31)What do you think of Beth Moore? Lupe - Fresno, CA (9:46)Did Satan talk to Eve? If so, how did he do it? Jason - Hesperia, CA (15:11)Are generational curses biblical? Crystal - Clute, TX (17:37)What did baptism represent prior to Christ’s commission? What did John the Baptist’s baptism signify? Gabriel - Napa, CA (20:16)Were the tongues spoken by the apostles a human language, not the gibberish we hear in churches today? Dave - Dixon, TN (22:25)I struggle with sexual sins. Will God give up on me at some point? James - Shelby, NC (23:27)

Feb 24, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Dispensationalism, the Empty Tomb, and the New Heaven
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/24/25), Hank answers the following questions:Why don’t you start teaching dispensationalism? Johnny - Elgin, TX (0:52)Was Jesus Christ in the tomb for three days and three nights? How could there be a Friday crucifixion? James - Farmington, NM (7:11)There’s an apparent contradiction between Luke's and Mark's accounts of women coming to the tomb. Are there multiple sabbaths? Rick - Kansas City, MO (15:11)If we will live on a new Earth, what is the purpose of having a new heaven? Rita - Nashville, TN (17:37)Why does the Nestle-Alan 27th edition of the Greek New Testament have a text apparatus? Gary - Edmonton, AB (20:29)Are all the gifts of the Spirit for today? David - French Town, MT (22:39)

Feb 22, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Deathbed Conversions, Evolution, and Finding Balance in Teachers
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Are deathbed conversions biblical? Richard - Fayetteville, NC (0:52)Does tithing apply to Christians today? Is it abusive to emphasize tithes in the church? Jim - Stanwood, WA (3:19)What do you believe about the Great Tribulation? Cody - Moses Lake, WA (6:22)If you do something nasty or disgusting, is it considered a sin? Nina - Claymore, MO (15:14)How did God make the world? Trinity - Claymore, MO (17:00)My friend believes in both evolution and creation. He also says the first 11 chapters of Genesis cannot be taken literally. What are your thoughts? Bobby - Mill Creek, WA (20:07)Where do we find balance with teachers who we disagree with on some teachings, but they still teach correct doctrine? Natalie - Utqiagvik, AK (23:33)

Feb 21, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Sermon on the Mount, Reading the Bible, and the Christian Standard of Living
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/21/25), Hank answers the following questions:We were blessed to birth a new church and are looking into a discipleship program. Is the Sermon on the Mount good for Christian discipleship? Mike - Forest Town, TN (0:54)I was raised Catholic but never read the Bible. I always felt like something was missing in my life. Then I got a Bible from my sister and started reading, and it made a difference. Joel - Paramus, NJ (7:10)I received from a Jehovah’s Witness the book Truth and Translation by Jason David BeDuhn. What do you think about this book? Terry - Edmonton, AB (15:15)My wife and I are gaining more income. I want a newer house and car. Is this appropriate? What is the Christian standard of living? Scott - Orlando, FL (19:43)Why do the newer translations omit Matthew 17:21? Josh - Topeka, KS (22:34)

Feb 20, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Sinful Dreams, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the Transfiguration
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/20/25), Hank answers the following questions:I’m a new Christian. I’ve had dreams of committing sinful acts. How do I stop? Nick - Springfield, MO (1:00)Can you explain the teachings of the Jehovah’s Witnesses? Gladys - Charlotte, NC (6:29)Is it a sin to have tattoos all over the body? Gladys - Charlotte, NC (9:05)Who is the “us” referred to in Genesis 1:26-27? Doug - Oklahoma City, OK (15:39)Can you explain the symbolism and theological significance of Jesus’ transfiguration? Daniel - Edmond, OK (18:31)When Jesus cleansed the temple, was his anger a sin? Linda - Tecumseh, MI (22:31)

Feb 19, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Slain in the Spirit, Genealogies, and Calling Out Christian Leaders
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/19/25), Hank answers the following questions:Is it true that demons can take on form as extraterrestrials? Ben - Fort Wayne, IN (0:44)Are being slain in the Spirit and divine healings biblical? Andy - Austin, MN (5:23)What happens to infants who die? They never had a chance to believe. What is done to them? B.J. - Tulsa, OK (15:12)Why is Joseph included in Matthew’s genealogy, since Jesus never had Joseph’s DNA? Why is Luke’s genealogy different? Jan - Eastland, TX (18:07)Why do you call out other Christian leaders? Does not even a pastor like Benny Hinn have some good? Betty - Los Angeles, CA (21:17)

Feb 18, 2025 • 28min
Q&A: Fallen Angels as Aliens, Dispensationalism, and Soul Sleep
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/18/25), Hank answers the following questions:Someone I know says the fallen angels and Satan are extraterrestrials and other odd claims. How should I respond to them? John - St. Louis, MO (0:51)Will people be living on Earth when Jesus returns? If they are sinners, why are they still living when He gets here? Louise - Franklin, TN (5:37)What is the origin of dispensationalism? DeShawn - Nashville, TN (8:12)How should I interpret Romans 9:20? Does this silence people from objecting to a legitimate concern about Scripture? Colin - Edmonton, AB (15:10)Can you address the doctrine of soul sleep? Travis - Linwood, WA (18:48)I’ve heard you say that you don’t believe that we are in the end-times, is that correct? Travis - Linwood, WA (21:28)

Feb 17, 2025 • 28min
Presidents Day 2025
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/17/25), Hank reflects on the words of one of the great presidents of the United States of America, George Washington. Every February we celebrate Presidents Day, a holiday that originated as Washington’s Birthday in 1885. Hank seeks to answer the question, “Why celebrate Presidents Day today—nearly 300 years after Washington’s birth on February 22, 1732?” There are some obvious reasons. Washington was, of course, our first president. He served as commander-in-chief of colonial armies during the American Revolution. He set the standard for all presidents that would follow in his train. He was a man of great personal integrity. He famously established the maxim that liberty is greater than any singular individual. And, Hank’s favorite reason for celebrating this holiday, he is eminently quotable. “It is better to live alone than in bad company.” “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” “All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual, and physical education I received from her.” These quotes from George Washington show that he was a president who knew the Bible, as they all echo what is taught in Holy Scripture.

Feb 15, 2025 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Jonah and the Great Fish, UFOs, and Controlling Our Thoughts
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What does the great fish in the Book of Jonah represent? John- El Sobrante, CA (0:48)A lot of Christians believe that we are living in the last days. What events should we be looking forward to before the end? Lee - Blue Eye, MO (4:22)I thought I saw two UFOs. What are your thoughts on UFOs and the show Ancient Aliens? Tom - Wilmington, DE (8:49)What are your thoughts on the Seventh-day Adventist Church? SDA members encouraged my wife to divorce me and remarry an SDA man. Don - Columbus, IN (15:12)What is your opinion of Rick Joyner and the prophetic church movement? Dave - Coral Springs, FL (17:56)How can we control evil thoughts that come to our minds? Are these thoughts a sin? Jason - Fresno, CA (21:45)


