

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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Oct 31, 2023 • 28min
All Hallows’ Eve, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/31/23), Hank shares a little bit about Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallows’ Eve. Far from merely secular, Halloween or Hallows’ Eve is preparation for the transcendently important feast of All Saints’ Day.Hank also answers the following questions:Is it acceptable for churches to have bookstores and coffee shops? Would this be considered defiling the temple of God? (4:40)Why do some churches believe that the King James Version is the only legitimate version of the Bible? (8:04)What is the Christian viewpoint on Mormonism? (8:53)Can you explain the binding of Satan for a thousand years in Revelation chapter 20? (15:12)How do you justify your criticism of Word of Faith teachers, when in Africa we have been blessed by their ministry? (18:58)

Oct 30, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Miracles, Reading the Bible, and the Age of Accountability
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/30/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is there any biblical evidence for cessationism? What about those today who claim to perform miracles, but their preaching is heretical? (0:46)After God marked Cain in Genesis 4, where did all the other people come from that Cain was afraid would kill him? (4:52)I struggle with reading the Bible. Do you have any suggestions? (15:12)What is your take on the age of accountability? How do you know whether or not a young child understands the gospel? (19:26)Will God’s elect face tribulation before the second coming of Christ? (22:07)

Oct 28, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: The Binding of Isaac, Answered Prayers, and Eternal Punishment
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac in Genesis 22? It seems to go against everything we know about God in the Bible. (0:50)How do we know if our prayers were answered by God or if it happened naturally? (6:20)How can God condemn people to hell for eternity since we only sin for a short lifetime? (15:10)If Jesus is God, why don’t we see Him seated on the throne, but only at the right hand of God? Didn’t He pray to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane? (22:42)

Oct 27, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Preaching in Jesus’ Name, Struggling With Sin, and Reconciliation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:What are your thoughts on Joel Osteen and other ministers in light of Luke 9:49-50? If they are preaching in Jesus’ name, is that okay? (0:54)Is it possible for a Christian to continually struggle with sin; even living in defeat, and yet still be saved? (8:18)How should we reconcile Romans 3:10-12, where Paul says no one seeks God, and Acts 17:26-27, where he seems to say the opposite? (15:10)My wife and I are divorced, and she is seeing someone else. Is it okay for me to still want to reconcile with her? (21:34)

Oct 26, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: The Trinity, Tithing, and Raising Dorcas
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/26/23), Hank answers the following questions:When God says “Let us make man in our image” in Genesis chapter 1, is this a reference to the Trinity? (0:45)What are your thoughts on Pope Francis’ statement that dogs will go to heaven? If this is true, what types of animals will be in heaven? (2:53)Is it a sin to not tithe? (6:44)How do we know God’s will for our lives? (15:14)How is it that Jesus did not know the time of His return? (20:15)Was Dorcas in the presence of the Lord prior to Peter raising her from the dead? Why would Christ allow her to come back when our ultimate goal is heaven? (23:49)

Oct 25, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: The Mark of the Beast, Cessationism, and Organ Donation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/25/23), Hank answers the following questions:Will the mark of the beast come about in a way that is appealing to people, like the faulty logic of abortion or euthanasia? (0:50)Will practicing homosexuals who claim to be Christians, go to heaven? (5:42)What is your take on cessationism? (15:12)What are your thoughts on organ donation? How would this affect our resurrection? (19:00)Can you explain the person of the Holy Spirit? (21:46)

Oct 24, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Seventh-Day Adventism, Prayer, and Faith
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/24/23), Hank answers the following questions:How should I deal with my father who is a very strident Seventh-Day Adventist? (1:39)In 1 Corinthians 13, why does the King James Version use the word charity, but the Living Bible says: faith, hope, and love? (5:58)Since God knows all things, why should we pray? How do we know that our prayers are heard by Him? (8:22)Would Abraham still have been justified by faith if God had not promised a son? If I am faithful to God, will He then alleviate my difficult financial situation? (15:11)

Oct 23, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: International House of Prayer, Divorce, and Aborted Children in Heaven
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/23/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is your perspective on the International House of Prayer and Mike Bickle? (1:00)What are the biblical grounds for divorce and remarriage? (4:23)Can you explain Hosea chapter 1, and why God commanded the prophet to marry Gomer? (15:40)Will aborted children see their parents in heaven? (21:24)

Oct 21, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM: The Five Greatest Events in Human History, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares his thoughts on what may rank as the five greatest events in human history. The incarnation and the resurrection of Christ, Hank affirms would be at the top of his list because, without the incarnation and resurrection, we would still be in our sins and have no hope.Hank also answers the following questions:As a new father, can you help me find biblical principles for disciplining my children? (3:42)Can a Christian be possessed by a familiar spirit? (16:00)My neighbor lost her husband and claims that he visits her. I don’t believe in ghosts. What do you think? (17:37)My husband and I disagree on the issue of abortion. Can you point me to Scripture to help him see this is murder? (22:28)

Oct 20, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Christ the Great High Priest, Daniel’s Prayer, and Reaching LGBTQ Family Members
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/20/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is wrong with marijuana? (0:50)Christ is our High Priest, but Jeremiah 33:17-18 speaks of a continual priest from the tribe of Levi. Since Jesus wasn’t a Levite, how should we understand this? (5:38)Can we figure out the precise timing of how long it took Gabriel to answer Daniel’s prayer in Daniel chapter 9? (15:13)My soon-to-be brother-in-law just came out as gay; how can I reach him and not push him away? (21:01)Who was Melchizedek? (23:49)


