Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/14/25), 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:Can you comment on Reza Aslan’s book, Zealot, and his claim that there was no census at the time of Jesus’ birth? Tom - Kansas City, MO (15:12)How do we understand Matthew 6:15 in light of salvation and the forgiveness we have in Christ? Mark - Wichita, KS (18:35)My wife says you don’t need to attend church to be a Christian. Can you address this according to Hebrews 10:25? Ronald - Garland, TX (22:42)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/13/25), Hank answers the following questions:Are deathbed conversions biblical? Richard - Fayetteville, NC (0:51)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)How can the whole world see the two witnesses in Revelation 11? John - St. Louis, MO (15:12)Is the New English Translation a good translation of the Bible? Are there any translations you wouldn’t recommend? Chan - TX (19:35)Are tongues for today? Keith - St. Louis, MO (20:50)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/12/25), Hank answers the following questions:What should I do about tithing and cheerful giving with my limited financial resources? Jeff - Sarasota, FL (0:56)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 (20:06)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)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/11/25), Hank talks about the importance of essential Christian doctrine.Hank also answers the following questions:Are there any prophecies that need to be fulfilled before Christ’s return? Randy - Calgary, AB (3:07)I heard that Matthew 19 is used as a proof text to support the idea that people are born gay; what do you think? Christine - Chicago, IL (7:46)Does the last trumpet and changing in the twinkling of an eye negate the mid-tribulation rapture? Saffron - Riverside, CA (15:10)What are some warning signs that someone is a Word of Faith teacher? Saffron - Riverside, CA (23:14)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/10/25), Hank answers the following questions:What is your interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:14 and men having long hair? Ren - Somerset, PA (0:49)Can you comment on the Seventh-day Adventist Church's teaching on Sunday worship being the mark of the beast? Shed - Memphis, TN (2:49)Can you explain the dream of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 2? Do the feet of iron and clay represent a revived Roman Empire coming in our time? Chris - Tyler, TX (5:07)What about the Old Testament restrictions on things that cannot be done on the Sabbath? Chris - Tyler, TX (8:28)I’m debating with my pastor. In Matthew 24 Jesus says not one stone will be left on another, but what about the Wailing Wall that is still standing? Keith - Bakersfield, CA (15:11)Does Ezekiel prophesy about the second temple, or a third or fourth temple as the dispensationalists say? Keith - Bakersfield, CA (18:47)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the ABCs of spiritual growth so that Christians can become reproducing disciple-makers.Hank also answers the following questions:When we get to heaven will we still need to study the Bible, or will there be new things to study? Randy - Fairfield, CA (3:20)I know Doug Batchelor is a Seventh-day Adventist. Should I be listening to him? Randy - Fairfield, CA (4:45)What is your opinion of Pastor Melissa Scott? Sylvia - Fresno, CA (7:25)Was Christ’s sacrifice on the cross for all people or only for those who believe? Brad - Kansas City, MO (8:41)The church I attend has people who say they can see demons. They say my son has about 12 to 15 demons. What are your views on this? Albert - Tyler, TX (15:11)I am wondering about the cost of being a disciple. How can you know when you need to give your possessions away? Robert - Wright City, MO (19:32)What happens to pets in the afterlife? Beverley - Miles, OH (23:25)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/07/25), Hank answers the following questions:What are your views on the literal interpretation of the Book of Revelation? Noah - Wichita, KS (0:48)Will the whole world not witness the deaths of the two witnesses? David - Dixon, TN (6:14)Can you elaborate on the mark of the beast? Is the beast of Revelation 13 going to be the reincarnated spirit of the antichrist in a man? Anthony - Nashville, TN (15:10)Can you explain the phrase “the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul” from 1 Samuel 16:14? Ross - Oklahoma City, OK (23:43)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/06/25), Hank answers the following questions:What happens when we die? Must we wait for the Second Coming, or do we go immediately to be with the Lord? Kathy - Salt Lake City, UT (1:24)What day should we worship? What about the Sabbath Day? Beatrice - Bakersfield, CA (5:12)Is the mark of the beast symbolic, or is it a literal mark? Brian - Merced, CA (15:10)Why do you not believe that God has a literal throne? Don - Oklahoma City, OK (20:23)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/05/25), Hank answers the following questions:How can I explain to Mormons what the Bible means when it says Christ is seated at the right hand of God? Artie - Independence, MO (2:44)Can you explain the parable of the sower? Which soils refer to saved and/or unsaved? Mark - Nashville, TN (7:03)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)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/04/25), Hank answers the following questions:How can I harmonize the differences between the resurrection accounts in the four Gospels? Cameron - Leduc, AB (0:48)Revelation 12 refers to Satan being cast out of heaven. Did this take place before the Garden of Eden was created? Mike - St. Louis, MO (5:47)In Luke 16 when the rich man and Lazarus died were they both sent to Hades? Jeremy - Seattle, WA (15:15)How do you resolve the contradiction between Jesus saying He would be in the heart of the Earth for three days, and saying to the thief on the cross he’ll be with Him in paradise? Jeremy - Seattle, WA (18:25)In Genesis 6 God says man’s days will be 120 years, but Abraham lived 175 years; is this a problem with the translation? Edward - Atlanta, GA (21:54)Will there be some believers who do not get to attend the marriage supper of the Lamb? Geraldine - Granite City, IL (23:35)