Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

The Christian Research Institute
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Mar 28, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: Attending a Gay Wedding, Loneliness, and Fearing God

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/28/23), Hank answers the following questions:Should a Christian attend the homosexual marriage of one of his children?In Genesis 2:18, when God said it was not good for man to be alone, does this mean that someone who is unmarried will always be lonely?Considering the Reformed doctrine of predestination, if someone who has not been predestined unto salvation hears the general call of the gospel, are they even capable of responding?What is your opinion of The Way International?Is it wrong for me to have a desire to serve God out of fear of judgment rather than out of love for Him?In talking to someone of the Jewish faith, I told them only Jesus could atone for sin. Was that correct?Check out the following Christian Research Journal articles:"Should Christians Attend Same-Sex Weddings? PRO – CON" by Michael F. Ross and Joe Dallas:https://www.equip.org/articles/christians-attend-sex-weddings-pro-con/“The Divine Sovereignty/Human Responsibility Debate" Part One and Part Two by James R. White and George Bryson:http://www.equip.org/PDF/DD802-1.pdfhttp://www.equip.org/PDF/DD802-2.pdf“How Should Christians Approach the Problem of Evil?” by E. Calvin Beisner and Chad Meister: http://www.equip.org/articles/how-should-christians-approach-the-problem-of-evil
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Mar 27, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: Salvation Prayer, Demon Possession, and Marriage Redefinition

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:My concern is that many people are under the impression that just because they say a prayer, they will be saved. What are your thoughts on this?I wanted to comment on another broadcast in which a caller mentioned a hypothetical scenario about what would have happened if Adam had not sinned.Are you familiar with Frank Hammond and his book, Pigs in the Parlor?Do you think casting out demons is necessary?In Genesis chapter 33, when Jacob bought the land for one hundred pieces of silver, can we convert that to American currency?How can I help my friend who heard a liberal pastor change the words of Scripture regarding marriage, saying that marriage is between two people, not a man and a woman?I heard a preacher say that Daniel 7:4 is speaking about England and America. Is this a correct interpretation?
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Mar 25, 2023 • 28min

Best of BAM Q&A: Suffering, the Flood, and the Age of the Earth

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:How do we reconcile the difficulties we face with the promises made in the Bible such as Jeremiah 29:11? Some people think suffering is the result of disobedience and if they do everything God requires, it will cease. Is this incorrect?I’ve heard you say the flood was local and not necessarily global. If so, why did animals need to go on the ark?Based on the genealogies how can I believe the earth is millions of years old? How can we be certain carbon dating is accurate?
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Mar 24, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: The Holy Spirit, Performance-Based Acceptance, and Alcoholics Anonymous

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/24/23), Hank answers the following questions:Is it theologically correct to sing worship songs that invite the Holy Spirit to come and make His presence known to us?I am struggling with performance-based acceptance in my relationship with the Lord. I don’t think I truly understand who I am in Christ. How can I show gratitude for what Jesus has done for me if I continue to sin?I came to faith in Christ through Alcoholics Anonymous and I am involved in helping others through this program. Is this acceptable from a biblical perspective?In light of Proverbs 22:7, why do so many churches go into debt by building large buildings?What are the biblical principles for keeping the Sabbath? What does the Sabbath look like, practically, for a Christian today?
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Mar 23, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: Predestination, Gun Control, and Backsliding

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/23/23), Hank answers the following questions:How should we understand predestination in light of passages such as John 1:12 and John 3:16? Why should we encourage people who have fallen away to return to the Lord, if everything will work out in the end because God has predestined it?What are your thoughts on attending a church where the pastor carries a gun, and encourages other people to carry guns as well?Since some people have chosen to be separated from God in this life and will end up in hell, why will they miss the glorious presence of God if they’ve never experienced it in the first place?I have been hearing about a book claiming that Jesus was not God. I know that Jesus was the Son of God. Could you expound on this?Have you ever experienced a period in your life where you backslid? If so, what did you do to recover? How can I know my love for Jesus is real?
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Mar 22, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: A Violent God, Lack of Growth in the Church, and Law in the Time of Noah

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/22/23), Hank answers the following questions:How do we answer the criticism that God is violent and allows genocide? What about the angel of death who killed the firstborn of Egypt?What should be the Christian stance towards modern Jews?Why don’t we see exponential growth today like we read about in the book of Acts? What do you think is the cause of this?If people are not willing to be discipled, what programs can we implement?If there was no written law at the time of Noah, how were people judged? How can people transgress a law that didn’t exist?
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Mar 21, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: Discernment, the Power of the Tongue, and the Serpent Seed Doctrine

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/21/23), Hank answers the following questions:Do you think the success of teachers like Joel Osteen is due in part to the idea that we should use discernment and also that we should not judge?I do not agree with the message of prosperity preachers, but how do you reconcile the Scripture’s teaching that life and death are in the power of the tongue with their message?What is your view of Arnold Murray and his serpent seed doctrine? Was the fruit spoken of in Genesis an actual piece of fruit?In light of Colossians 2:16, how should we discuss the Sabbath with Seventh-Day Adventists?Is there a resource that explains the differences between Bible translations?
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Mar 20, 2023 • 28min

Q&A: The Flood, Finishing the Race, and Slavery

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/20/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is the significance of Noah sending out both a raven and a dove from the ark?Are teachers like Joel Osteen and Benny Hinn not Christians? I hear them preach the gospel as well as things that are incorrect.The Apostle Paul talked about finishing the race. What sustained Paul until the end?Does Ephesians 6:5 mean that Paul is approving slavery?Could you comment on the difference in style between 1 Peter and 2 Peter as well as the correlation between 2 Peter and Jude?
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Mar 18, 2023 • 28min

Best of BAM: Godly Jealousy, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank explains what the Bible means when it refers to God as being jealous. Hank underscores the reality of godly jealousy; a holy jealousy that is not based on selfishness but rather ardently desires to protect what is precious.Hank also answers the following questions:If a demon once possessed someone and then is cast out, what happens to that demon?What is God’s true name and what is Jesus’ true name?I believe I am transsexual. Am I destined for hell, and if so, is it okay to continue to worship Christ? If I want to follow Jesus, would my belief that I am transsexual change?How would you respond to someone who uses the water-to-wine miracle to argue that the earth is young, but God created it with the appearance of age?
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Mar 17, 2023 • 28min

St. Patrick’s Day, and Q&A

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/17/23), Hank shares his thoughts on St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick was born a Brit in the fifth century, but when he was 16 he was captured by Irish pirates and taken to Ireland as a slave. After escaping, he later returned as a missionary. Although all analogies for the Trinity ultimately break down, Saint Patrick supposedly explained this doctrine by using a shamrock. Tradition credits him as the founder of Christianity in Ireland and its first bishop. Certainly, many came to faith in Christ through his ministry.Hank also answers the following questions:Have you heard of the New Apostolic Reformation? Are IHOP and Bethel Church in Redding associated with it?Can you explain the doctrine of predestination?When we get to heaven will we remember this lifetime?Is Oneness Pentecostalism and its denial of the Trinity a heresy?Could you give me some insight into the teaching of Ray Hagin and this idea of Afrocentrism?

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