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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Jun 18, 2024 • 28min
Reading the Bible for All It's Worth, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/18/24), Hank shares his thoughts on hermeneutics with regard to the literal interpretation of the Book of Revelation.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your take on the age of the earth? Is this a debatable issue within the body of Christ? Jason - IA (7:01)At the judgment seat of Christ, will Christians experience shame? Dave - Geneva, IL (15:12)As someone who struggles with same-sex attraction, can you give me some advice on how to handle this sin? Seth - Springfield, MO (19:15)How do I share my belief in creationism with my biology professor? Danielle - Baldwin City, KS (23:37)
Jun 17, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Heaven is for Real, Drinking Wine, and Breaking an Addiction to Porn
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/17/24), Hank answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on the book, Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo? Sawvee (4:44)Is drinking wine a sin? If so, why did Jesus turn water into wine? Keith – St. Louis, MO (15:11)How do you break an addiction to pornography? Rashad – Columbus, OH (20:05)
Jun 15, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Hyper-Grace, Growing in Relationship With Christ, and Presuppositional Apologetics
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Are you familiar with the teachings of Andrew Farley and Joseph Prince on grace? Rindow - Boston, MA (1:13)Is speaking in tongues the evidence of receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit? Nicole - St. Louis, MO (5:34)How do you grow in your relationship with Christ through spiritual disciplines without being legalistic? Ryan - Abilene, TX (15:41)What are your thoughts on Presuppositional apologetics? Shane - Calgary, AB (23:05)
Jun 14, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Replacement Theology, The Inspired Word of God, and Race
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/14/24), Hank answers the following questions:What do you think about interracial marriage? Is it right, or is it wrong? Jamie – Cotton Valley, LA (0:42)My friend believes there are three kinds of people: Jews, Gentiles, and Christians. I believe there are only two kinds: saved and unsaved. He said I believe in Replacement Theology. What are your thoughts? Robert - Austin, TX (1:31)I believe the Bible is inspired, but I have trouble explaining this to others. Can you help me? Matthew - Kansas City, MO (9:02)I believe there is a passage in scripture that talks about races. Do you know where that is? Sarah - Dallas, TX (15:11)Do you believe that Jesus was married? Darryl - Durham, NC (18:03)2 Kings 24 says that there were 7,000 fighting men taken in the Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah 52 says there were 3000. Can you explain the apparent contradiction? Scott - Elvira, IL (20:32)The church I serve at is getting a new pastor who identifies as a lesbian. Can you offer any advice? Jan - San Diego, CA (23:24)
Jun 13, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Origin of Evil, the Silent Years of Christ, and Apparent Contradiction in Genesis
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/13/24), Hank answers the following questions:Since God created Satan, does that mean that God created evil? Michael - TN (0:57)Is there any source that tells us what happened during the silent years before Jesus’ ministry? John - MO (6:30)Is Paul saying he has a problem with sin in Romans 7:18-19? Jeff - KS (8:26)How can I witness to a friend who believes Genesis 1 contradicts Genesis 2? Stephen - MO (15:14)What is the order of Melchizedek and what is meant by the king of Salem? Corey - St. Louis, MO (20:50)
Jun 12, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: This Generation, Mixing Cultural Teachings, and God in the Old and New Testaments
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain what “this generation” means in Matthew 24? Jesus didn’t return within a generation so how should we interpret this? Angelo - Vancouver, BC (0:51)Is it okay for our Baptist church to rent out space to a Seventh-day Adventist congregation on Saturdays? Is this condoning their beliefs? Tom - Tacoma, WA (15:12)How can I witness to my fellow First Nations people who say they follow both their First Nations teachings and the Bible? Ruby - Calgary, AB (18:52)Is God the same in both the Old and New Testaments? I have a hard time with God commanding the destruction of entire nations. Bob - Atlanta, GA (23:22)
Jun 11, 2024 • 28min
Greater Than John, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/11/24), Hank discusses how believers can be considered greater than John the Baptist according to Luke 7:28 and Matthew 11:11.Hank also answers the following questions:Ephesians 1:4 says God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world. Does this mean some people aren’t chosen? Anthony - New York, NY (7:03)My father says that the Bible is just a collection of stories used to control people. How should I respond to this? Christy - Seattle, WA (15:14)There are 10,000-year-old carvings and cave paintings that show various dinosaurs. Wouldn’t this end the debate about man and dinosaurs existing together? Brandon - St. Louis, MO (18:40)
Jun 10, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Preterism, the Second Coming, and Common Grace
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:Do you have any advice regarding full preterism? Nick - St. Louis, MO (1:23)I am confused about the various views on the second coming of Christ. Can you help me understand what the Bible teaches about this? Mark - Wichita, KS (5:34)Why is the genealogy of Joseph important since Jesus was Mary’s child, but not Joseph’s? Dennis - Olympia, WA (15:12)Do non-believers receive any benefit from the work of Christ? Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (19:17)Have you heard of common grace? Jonathan - Chandler, AZ (22:11)Do you hold the same biblical view of Revelation as David Jeremiah, Chuck Missler, and John Hagee? Harrison - Sarasota, FL (23:11)
Jun 8, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Speaking in Tongues, Generational Curses, and Sharing the Gospel
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How can we tell whether or not a subjective experience, like speaking in tongues, is from the Lord? Ryan - TX (0:56)Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus chapter 4? Larry - MD (4:49)Is it possible that the tongues spoken in Acts chapter 2 were a miracle of hearing rather than of speaking? Brad - Nashville, TN (8:48)Is there a good resource on the heresies of church history? Paul - Oxnard, CA (15:13)Does the Bible affirm generational curses? Mark - Oklahoma City, OK (16:20)What are your thoughts on the United Church of God? Nancy - Charlotte, NC (17:31)Is John Nelson Darby unbiblical? Nancy - Charlotte, NC (21:03)How can I share the gospel with my children without making them feel guilty for their sin? Geoff - Bellingham, WA (23:02)
Jun 7, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Revelation, Keeping the Sabbath, and Scripture Memorization
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (06/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is Revelation chapter 19 referring to a 1st Century judgment or a 21st Century judgment? Richard - Atlanta, GA (1:14)Were Adam and Eve saved? Jonathan - Silver Spring, MD (5:33)I am a new Seventh-day Adventist. What is your opinion on keeping the 4th Commandment and Mosaic Law? Dan - Kansas City, MO (15:13)What is the best way to memorize Scripture? Do you have any advice? Kim - MD (20:34)
