Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/28/23), Hank shares his thoughts on the Bible’s use of metaphor with regard to images of heaven and the afterlife.Hank also answers the following questions:I read an article about a 400,000-year-old human fossil. How does this fit with the biblical account of creation? Debbie - St. Peters, MO (4:44)Can you discuss the Jehovah’s Witnesses idea that Jesus is the archangel Michael? If He was, couldn’t He have chosen to rebel as a third of the angels did? Kevin - St. Louis, MO (15:11)Two days before my brother passed, he professed belief in Jesus. Is that enough to get him into heaven? Hank - WA (21:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:Where does the Bible talk about the fall of Lucifer? Dustin - Los Angeles, CA (1:29)Are the fallen angels mentioned in Jude 1:6 bound forever, or are they able to tempt us? Jacob - Charlotte, NC (4:29)Is it okay for a Christian to file for bankruptcy? Jim - Des Moines, IA (8:57)When Enoch and Elijah were taken up, did everyone know what happened to them? Sarah - Knotts Island, NC (16:03)Was Jacob not supposed to receive the blessing? Is this why he had such a difficult time with his wives? Sarah - Knotts Island, NC (18:33)Why did God send an evil spirit upon Saul in 1 Samuel 16:14? Susie - Fort Collins, CO (22:58)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/26/23), Hank answers the following questions:Do you believe in the rapture? Warren - Fort Worth, TX (0:46)Why is Daniel 9:27 rendered so differently in various translations? Alma - Nebraska City, NE (8:08)What will happen if we do not see relatives in heaven that we thought were Christians? Jamie - VA (15:10)How old were Adam and Eve when they were created? Priscilla - Raleigh, NC (21:17)When John describes a star called Wormwood in the Book of Revelation, what is he referring to? Rick - Longview, TX (23:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/25/23), Hank poses the question: do you have the Christmas spirit? In fact, what is the Christmas spirit? More than the feeling of happiness experienced when we receive a gift or a bonus. The true spirit of Christmas is a spirit of selfless giving, like the Lord Jesus Christ who humbled himself for our sake and gave us the greatest gift of all.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I grow in my relationship with the Lord and be a better husband and father? Louis - Los Banos, CA (6:30)I saw an apparition of my deceased husband. Since he was a believer, why did I see him? Isn’t he in heaven? Sherri - Oklahoma City, OK (15:50)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What did Jesus mean when He said “Let the dead bury their own dead” in Matthew 8:22? Richard - IA (1:10)What are your thoughts on those who are judgmental? Richard - IA (4:07)Do you believe that the fire of hell is literal or metaphorical? Jamie - Cotton Valley, LA (5:21)How important is physical attraction when choosing a spouse? Ryan - Dallas, TX (15:11)What are your thoughts on veganism and not eating meat in your diet? Rene - Kansas City, MO (17:48)Does Jesus’ words about God creating man and women at the beginning of creation have anything to do with the age of the Earth? Derek - San Francisco, CA (20:04)Is there a difference between the gift of faith that Paul mentions in 1 Corinthians 12, and the common faith that believers share? Derek - San Francisco, CA (23:06)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/22/23), Hank explains that the word Epiphany means to reveal, and is one of the oldest Christmas traditions; highlighting the fact that God in Christ revealed Himself to us.Hank also answers the following questions:What doctrines should we divide over? How do we determine what the essential Christian doctrines are? Nick - Fort Wayne, IN (3:04)My family has been attending a local Church of Christ that is very legalistic. Should we leave, or stay and try to bring change? Donny - St. Louis, MO (7:27)Is the incarnation like Muhammad Ali boxing with one hand behind his back? Chuck - Springville, CA (15:10)I was talking with a Seventh-Day Adventist. Which day should we celebrate the Sabbath, Saturday or Sunday? David - OK (17:38)I have a friend who preaches and really loves Jesus, but he’s a Oneness Pentecostal. Is he born again? Gary - St. Louis, MO (20:04)Can you explain 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17? Gary - St. Louis, MO (24:32)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/21/23), Hank answers the following questions:Was the serpent in the Garden of Eden a real snake? Mike - Kansas City, MO (0:49)In James chapter 5, who is James talking about when he refers to the rich? Lisa - Charlotte, NC (3:30)Can you give me some more information about the Black Hebrew Israelites and what they believe? Tiffany - Oklahoma City, OK (6:12)What are your thoughts on Zeitgeist: the Movie? David - Clovis, CA (15:12)Is Matthew 18:15 talking about an individual sin or living in sin? Zack - Stillwater, OK (16:59)Is it okay to drink alcohol? What if drinking causes someone to stumble? James - Charlotte, NC (18:26)How do you know when God is speaking? Robert - Dallas, TX (21:04)How do we know the difference between an accusation from the devil and the conviction of the Holy Spirit? Robert - Dallas, TX (23:59)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/20/23), Hank contrasts a secular view of tolerance with the Biblical understanding of true tolerance.Hank also answers the following questions:When God created all things including the angels, where did pride come from? Eugene - Vancouver, BC (4:17)How should we interpret Psalm 37:4? What does God say about taking our relationships into our own hands, especially with online dating services? Jessica - El Paso, TX (6:23)Does the Bible condemn gambling if I pay my tithe from my winnings and use it in a godly way? Joe - Tarpon Springs, FL (15:10)Can you explain Matthew chapter 7 and those to whom the Lord declares He never knew? Webber - TN (20:49)Are we all born in sin? Jack - TN (24:18)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/19/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can you explain Revelation 20:12, which says the book of life was opened and the dead were judged by what they have done? Michael - Memphis, TN (0:44)When do you think the second coming of Christ will take place? Can you explain the Millennium? Darrell - Calgary, AB (3:11)Is there any biblical significance to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948? Ken - Wood River, IL (15:14)How do we demonstrate from Scripture that Jesus was fully man and fully God? Suzanne - Jackson, MS (22:18)

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/18/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can you comment on 1 John 5:16 and the sin that leads to death? Don - Washington, DC (1:17)Did God create our souls prior to birth? Since God knew me before I was conceived, where was I prior to my conception? Susan - Fox Island, WA (2:30)Who is the man of lawlessness in 2 Thessalonians 2? Brian - Fort McMurray, AB (5:51)How can I explain to unbelievers that the doctrine of hell is separation from God? Brian - Fort McMurray, AB (8:08)Does the Grand Canyon prove that the earth is millions of years old? Can’t God create things with the appearance of age? Jeff - Stafford, KS (15:10)Does the Bible say anything about the technological advancements of the last 100 years? Jim - Des Moines, IA (21:30)