Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

The Christian Research Institute
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Jan 20, 2024 • 28min

Best of BAM: Ambassadors for Christ, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank exhorts us to remember the firm foundation of our faith so that, like the first-century disciples, we can change our culture as ambassadors for Christ.Hank also answers the following questions:How do you respond to those who say that God is revealed differently in the Old and New Testaments? Why couldn’t God have made creatures that always choose to do good? Anita - Manchester, MO (4:22)Are there Old Testament texts that predict the resurrection of Christ? Tolee - Toronto, OT (15:11)Can you explain what Jesus meant in John 14:7? Was He talking about His divinity? Tolee - Toronto, OT (19:06)What are your thoughts on the doctrine of supralapsarianism? Jim - St. Louis, MO (21:25)Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24? Was his son not already circumcised? Lori - Gary, TX (23:52)
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Jan 19, 2024 • 28min

Financial Stewardship, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/19/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical principles of financial stewardship.Hank also answers the following questions:I’m afraid my friend’s church is teaching modalism based on their understanding of Isaiah 9:6. Could you help me understand this passage? Nick - Houston, TX (3:04)It seems like God was harsher in the Old Testament than in the New Testament. Can you help me understand this? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (5:01)In Hosea 6:6, why did God say He desires mercy and not sacrifice if He set up an intricate sacrificial system? Cheryl - Johnson, IA (8:38)What are your thoughts on James Allen and his book, As a Man Thinketh? Is the teaching of Joel Osteen based on the premise of this book? Todd - Plano, TX (16:01)What event proves that the mark of the beast was in the Apostle John’s future and our past? Eric - Unionville, MO (19:01)When Jesus says He’s coming soon in the book of Revelation, isn’t the word “soon” a relative term? Eric - Unionville, MO (21:23)
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Jan 18, 2024 • 28min

Who is the Antichrist? and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/18/24), Hank shares his thoughts on the biblical meaning of antichrist and the beast spoken of by the Apostle John in the book of Revelation. Hank also answers the following questions:Can you clarify what the mark of the beast is? And who is the woman that rides the beast in Revelation chapter 17? Charles - Toronto, ON (4:57)Psalm 37 says, “Fret not yourself because of evildoers” What does this mean? Pamela - St. Louis, MO (15:48)Can you explain 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 as it relates to divorce and remarriage? If you remarry, are you living in adultery? Nancy - City, ST (21:11)
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Jan 17, 2024 • 28min

The Way, the Truth, and the Life, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/17/24), Hank quotes Mahatma Gandhi who said, “The Soul of religion is One, but it is encased in a multitude of forms.” Hank shows the logical fallacy behind this idea and points to Jesus Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life.Hank also answers the following questions:What is your view on the teaching of Dutch Sheets? Michael - Greensboro, NC (3:46)Why doesn’t God distribute His grace universally? Shawn - St. Louis, MO (6:44)My friend was recently shunned by the Jehovah’s Witnesses. I am wondering if I am being shunned as well for associating with her. Is this a normal practice? Sarah - Sacramento, CA (15:13)How can I prove the deity of Christ to Jehovah’s Witnesses? Tony - Yonkers, NY (22:54)
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Jan 16, 2024 • 28min

Q&A: Joseph Prince, the Third Heaven, and Being a Witness

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:Hebrews chapter 2 says that Jesus was made “lower than the angels.” What exactly does this mean? Jim - Hesperia, CA (1:17)I have a friend who is very interested in the ministry of Joseph Prince. Is there anything positive that she can learn from his teaching? Mariah - WA (3:20)What is the third heaven that Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 12? Mariah - WA (5:22) Is the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit the only unpardonable sin? Does this bring about eternal separation from Christ? Leonard - Raleigh, NC (7:20)As a registered nurse in preventative health, how do I handle situations where I have to administer birth control and answer questions related to homosexuality? Brittany - Clinton, SC (15:12)What is the best way to communicate the love of Christ to friends and those I come into contact with? Mark - Seattle, WA (23:42)
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Jan 15, 2024 • 28min

Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/15/24), Hank remembers Martin Luther King Jr., as America observes the holiday named in his honor. Hank says that every year he is reminded of the power of one. One person can make a difference, like Mahatma Gandhi who sparked a civil disobedience movement that energized tens of millions towards independence. Gandhi’s nonviolent civil disobedience ethic would provide impetus from Nelson Mandela’s anti-apartheid movement in South Africa to Martin Luther King Jr’s civil rights movement. King stood at the forefront of the civil rights movement and profoundly changed the course of American history with his nonviolent resistance to racial segregation and discrimination.Hank also answers the following questions:Why did Jesus tell those He healed to not tell anyone? Clay - Higgins, TX (15:10)Could China be the great dragon talked about in the Book of Revelation? John - Richmond, BC (19:51)Is Jesus saying that ghosts exist in Luke 24:39? David - CO (24:06)
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Jan 13, 2024 • 28min

Best of BAM: The Firstborn Over All Creation, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the importance of coming to grips with the language of the Bible, specifically when Paul refers to Christ as “the firstborn over all creation” in Colossians 1:15.Hank also answers the following questions:Did Jesus Christ have divine attributes of omniscience and omnipotence as an infant or toddler? Did he learn over time or know who he was firsthand as a young boy in His divinity? Todd - Arcadia, CA (4:04)What is the verse in the Bible that Seventh-day Adventists use to defend soul sleep? Shelly - Perry, IA (6:56)Are near-death experiences biblical? Shelly - Perry, IA (10:26)How much should we support war? Chad - Salem, VA (15:11)How do we harmonize just war with Jesus’ teaching about loving your neighbor? Chad - Salem, VA (20:00)Shouldn’t we overcome evil with good? Chad - Salem, VA (22:02)
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Jan 12, 2024 • 28min

Q&A: Dinosaurs, the Weight of our Soul, and Fear

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/12/24), Hank answers the following questions:Are dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? If so, where do they fit chronologically? Joanne - Kansas City, MO (0:54)If we listen to music or purchase products endorsed by secular people or those involved in the occult, are we condoning their wickedness? Does this somehow make us evil as well? Danielle - Overland Park, KS (6:11)Are you familiar with the late Dr. Duncan MacDougall and his claim that the human soul weighs 21 grams? Grant - Phoenix, AZ (15:13)Can you clarify your view on eschatology and the words, “this generation”? Do you believe Revelation is describing events which took place in the past? Kim - Moore, OK (18:03)Does fear cause us to be cursed? I lost my house in a tornado and my pastor berated me for my fear in that circumstance. Kim - Moore, OK (21:24)
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Jan 11, 2024 • 28min

Q&A: Israel, the Son of Man, and Old Testament Prophecy

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/11/24), Hank answers the following questions:I was reading the book A Futuristic Premillennial Primer and I don’t believe that the church has replaced Israel. What are your thoughts on this? Norman - Lincoln, NE (0:45)Can you explain the title “Son of Man,” which Jesus used for Himself? Mark - St. Louis, MO (9:00)Are there Old Testament texts that predict the resurrection of Christ? Tolee - Toronto, OT (15:11)Can you explain what Jesus meant in John 14:7? Was He talking about His divinity? Tolee - Toronto, OT (19:06)What are your thoughts on the doctrine of supralapsarianism? Jim - St. Louis, MO (21:25)Why did God want to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24? Was his son not already circumcised? Lori - Gary, TX (23:52)
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Jan 10, 2024 • 28min

Q&A: The Holy Spirit, Destruction in Hell, and Depression

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (01/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:Do all believers receive the Holy Spirit at conversion? Juanita - Des Moines, IA (1:03)Is Evelyn Underhill Biblically sound? What is Christian mysticism? Gail - Edmonds, WA (3:32)Is the lawless one mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 talking about the Antichrist? Who is the one who is said to be restraining in this passage? Greg - Sioux City, IA (6:05)How do you know when it’s time to leave a church? Marie - St. Louis, MO (15:11)When the Bible talks about destruction in hell, does it mean that unbelievers will be destroyed? Is hell eternal? Jody - Matthews, NC (18:27)Is depression a sin? Lynell - Nashville, TN (22:04)

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