

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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Apr 10, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Recreational Marijuana, Mormonism, and the Rapture
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is the use of recreational marijuana okay if it has been legalized by the state you live in? Ken - Oklahoma City, OK (0:53)How can I help a Mormon friend understand the Bible? Eric - Edmonton, AB (3:48)Is it dangerous for me to stay in a ministry that teaches the prosperity gospel? Paul - Richmond, VA (6:29)What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage? James - Memphis, TN (8:42)Why would Jesus speak of hell as fire if He was not talking about literal fire? Mike - Edmonton, AB (15:12)Do you believe that the rapture has already taken place? Jeff - Olive Branch, MS (24:47)

Apr 9, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Second Coming, Forgiving Our Enemies, and Hell
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/09/24), Hank answers the following questions:When Jesus comes in the clouds, believers who are alive will be caught up to be with Him. I’ve been told that this happens when the “White Horse” coming described in Revelation 19 occurs. Is this correct? Bill - Fort Wayne, IN (0:49)Why does Christ command us to forgive our enemies, when His enemies are sent to Gehenna? Isn’t that contradictory? Denise - Calgary, AB (4:44)Sin is said to come from the natural man, yet homosexuality is said to be against nature. This seems contradictory to me. Can you clarify this? Eric - Grove, OK (15:44)Couldn’t the flames of Hell be literal since Jesus speaks of them in such a literal way in various passages, such as the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? Charles - Kansas City, MO (20:42)

Apr 8, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Spiritual Gifts, Molinism, and Baptism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/08/24), Hank answers the following questions:How can I find out what my spiritual gifts are? Eric - Nashville, TN (1:24)What books most influenced your theology? Jason - Littleton, CO (3:08)What do you think about spiritual formation classes? Susan - St. Louis, MO (6:53)What are your thoughts on the idea of Molinism or “middle knowledge,” espoused by theologians such as William Lane Craig? Jim - Atlanta, GA (15:11)How can I know who I am supposed to marry? Charles - Kansas City, MO (21:42)Could you comment on the Oneness Pentecostal doctrine of baptism in the name of Jesus only? Deion (23:26)

Apr 6, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Eye of a Needle, Psychiatry, and Neanderthals
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, 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)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)

Apr 5, 2024 • 28min
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)

Apr 4, 2024 • 28min
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)

Apr 3, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Christian Life, Tithing, and the Difference Between Spirit and Soul
Explore questions on living the Christian life, tithing, spirit vs. soul, lying, and interpreting Matthew 11:12 in this engaging Q&A session with Hank Hanegraaff on faith and biblical truths.

Apr 2, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Politics, the Prosperity Gospel, and the Gnostic Gospels
This discussion dives into how involved Christians should be in politics, urging for a faith-driven perspective. It critically examines the prosperity gospel and its dangers, highlighting the misconception that faith equates to personal success. The conversation also uncovers why the Gnostic gospels are excluded from the Bible, pointing out their historical context and authenticity issues. Additionally, it touches on the distinct differences between meditation in Zen Buddhism and Christian practices, exploring deeper spiritual transformations.

Apr 1, 2024 • 28min
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)

Mar 30, 2024 • 28min
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)


