

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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Mar 7, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Unequally Yoked, Fasting, and Holistic Practices
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/07/24), Hank answers the following questions:As an atheist, what is wrong with making me the center of the universe? Randall - Richmond, BC (0:49)What does it mean to be unequally yoked in a relationship? Anne - Calgary, AB (4:17)Are the teachings of Rod Parsley Biblical? Cole - Lincoln, NE (7:54)The Bible tells us not to fast openly. Does this mean we need to hide our fasting from our family? Clint- Glenpool, OK (15:13)Should we prevent others from going on parole from prison? Clint- Glenpool, OK (17:31)Is it permissible for Christians to be involved in practices that include “chi” and “energy pathways”? Do these energy pathways even exist in the body? Phyllis - NC (19:12)In 1 Samuel 17, why did Saul ask, “Who is David?” when Saul already met David in 1 Samuel 16? Steve - Midwest City, OK (23:10)

Mar 6, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Contradictions, Genesis, and Radiometric Dating
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:Matthew 8:28-31 says there were two possessed men. Mark and Luke both indicate there was one. Is this a biblical contradiction? Steven - Dallas, TX (0:51)Genesis 2:24 says that a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife. Should children live with their parents until they marry? Jo - Kansas City, KS (6:02)I believe in an old Earth. Does Genesis 1:1 teach that Earth already existed and needed to be recreated as a new Earth? Jo - Kansas City, KS (9:14)My question is about Genesis 1, specifically verses 3 and 14. What is the difference between the light in these two days? David - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Do you believe in the principles of radiometric dating? Rick - AB (20:38)I was told by a friend that Jairus’s name in Mark 5:22 means “he shall awaken” and therefore signals that this story is fictitious. What are your thoughts on this? Amanda - Columbia, IL (23:55)

Mar 5, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Sermon on the Mount, Date Setters, and the Rapture
Guest Perry Stone discusses the Sermon on the Mount's relevance to all believers. Critique of Perry Stone's teachings and encounters with Jehovah's Witnesses. The dangers of date setting for Jesus' return and symbolic representation of Satan in the Bible. Exploration of the pre-tribational Rapture viewpoint in modern Christianity.

Mar 4, 2024 • 28min
Dealing With the Age of the Universe, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/04/24), Hank says a few words about the issue of the age of the universe. The Bible is not designed to give us the age of the universe, but if you look at general revelation you see God’s handiwork. One of the things we see is the reality that nothing travels faster than the speed of light, and that billions of light-years separate us from distant galaxies. That leads logically to the assumption that the age of the universe is measured in billions of years, not thousands.Hank also answers the following questions:Is speaking in tongues necessary for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is it an actual language? Earl - Springfield, MO (3:27)When Jesus returns, what will He look like? What will we look like after the resurrection? Casey - St. Louis, MO (8:48)1 Timothy 4:8 says that bodily exercise profits little, but medical research shows that exercise is beneficial. Can you help me reconcile this? Judy - Rockwell, NC (15:14)How can I biblically refute the Jehovah’s Witness teaching that Jesus is the archangel Michael? Eugene - Edmonton, AB (16:57)How can I prove to some friends that the Bible is in fact the word of God? Randy - El Paso, TX (21:42)I am a believer, but I still struggle and have doubts. What can I do about it? Scott - El Paso, TX (23:49)

Mar 2, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM: Belief in Things Unseen, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank brings up a question that is asked often in our culture, “If we can’t see God, how can we know that He really exists?” It’s not uncommon for skeptics to suppose that Christians are irrational to believe in a God they cannot see. In reality, however, it is irrational for skeptics to suppose that what cannot be seen does not exist. Christians and skeptics alike recognize black holes, electrons, laws of logic, and gravity even though all of these are unseen. As Paul wrote in his epistle to the Romans, “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20 NIV). The order and the complexity of the universe testify to the existence of an uncaused first cause—God.Hank also answers the following questions:What is the biblical doctrine of heaven and the Millennium? What is the significance of the 144,000? Joy - Modesto, CA (3:14)When were the dinosaurs created? Why aren’t they mentioned in the Bible? Tadeu - Pompano Beach, FL (7:49)How was there sin in heaven when the devil rebelled? Delita - Saint Clair, MO (15:14)What level of consciousness will we have after death? Do our souls sleep or are we aware of what is happening? Suzy - Swift Current, SK (18:31)What are your thoughts on predestination and election? Is it possible to be interested in God but not actually saved? August - Olympia, WA (20:51)

Mar 1, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Spirits, Living the Crucified Life, and the Trinity
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/01/24), Hank answers the following questions:I had an out-of-body experience where my spirit was hovering over my body. What are your thoughts on this? Joseph - Calgary, AB (0:45)I have a friend whose daughter claims to see spirits, and these spirits are now talking to her. How should I address this situation? Alexandra - Toronto, ON (6:03)How can I live the crucified life according to Galatians 2:20 and other passages of Scripture that teach us to die to ourselves and live for Christ? James - Houston, TX (15:11)Where did the giants come from that are spoken of in Genesis 6? Martha - Merced, CA (17:39)I believe in the doctrine of the Trinity, but where does the Bible specifically teach that the Holy Spirit is God? Caller - City, ST (22:44)

Feb 29, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: An Eternal Hell, Hypnosis, and Dealing with Anger
Topics discussed include the concept of eternal hell, the use of hypnosis for Christians, God possibly being an extraterrestrial, dealing with anger towards God, and the biblical justification for the cessation of spiritual gifts.

Feb 28, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Saturday Worship, Homosexuality, and Healing Ministries
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/28/24), Hank answers the following questions:Are we required to worship on Saturday? R.C. - Kansas City, MO (0:53)I believe homosexuality is wrong, but aren’t we supposed to love them and treat them justly if they are being persecuted? Grant - Phoenix, AZ (3:35)Do you believe in a future one-world government controlled by the Antichrist? What about the false prophet and the beast spoken of in Revelation? Ron - Miami, FL (5:43)What are your thoughts on evangelists and pastors who claim to have healing ministries? Is this biblical? Mark - Bellevue, NE (16:02)Was there a river of blood that flowed from the Temple during the time of Jesus? Duane - Independence, MO (18:21)

Feb 27, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Creation, Technology, and Understanding the Bible
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/24), Hank answers the following questions:Where did the name Jesus come from? Did the name Jesus already exist in the English language at the time of his birth? William - Memphis, TN (0:44)In the Genesis account of creation, what does it mean when it says, “Let there be light?” Sarah - Battlefield, MO (3:43)I have a concern with the way people are addicted to technology. How much should we use technology and when does it become an idol in our lives? Corey - St. Louis, MO (7:54)How come I feel like I am not saved? Do you know of any resources that will help me understand the Bible and its teachings? Susan - Murfreesboro, TN (15:11)What are your thoughts on The Bema movie by Pete Briscoe? What about the book The Bema: A Story about the Judgment Seat of Christ by Tim Stevenson? Robert - TX (20:04)What is apologetics? I hear you warn against the teachings of many televangelists. What teachers would you advise people to watch? Donna - Columbia, MO (22:42)

Feb 26, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Woman Caught in Adultery, Pain and Suffering, and Dealing With Sin in the Church
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/26/24), Hank answers the following questions:Can you clarify the biblical teaching of marriage being between a man and a woman? Tom - Jefferson, IA (1:03)In the story of the woman caught in adultery, when Jesus spoke about, “he who is without sin,” was He referring to the woman’s husband? Tom - Jefferson, IA (2:22)Does God orchestrate or allow pain and suffering in our lives to teach us things? Melinda - Edwardsville, IL (3:38)Does Scripture say that there is no chance to accept Christ after death? Kenneth - Kansas City, MO (6:28)In Matthew 18:15-17, who is the brother mentioned in this passage? What is the purpose of the two witnesses? Karen - CA (15:10)Can you explain Jesus’ words in John 10:34-36? How can I show my Mormon friend that this text is not teaching we are gods? Johnny - CA (20:39)


