

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 16, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: The Nephilim, Spiritual Gifts, and the Age of the Earth
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/16/23), Hank answers the following questions:I don’t believe that in Genesis chapter 6, the sons of God and women procreated. Is this correct?Are the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 still for today?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?

Mar 15, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Suffering, Being a Good Christian, and Being Used by Satan
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/15/23), 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?How can I overcome the guilt of not being a good Christian? And what teachers should I be listening to? What is my purpose?My pastor said that according to Acts chapter 5 and the story of Ananias and Sapphira that Christians can be Satan-filled. Is this true?

Mar 14, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Demon Possession, Eschatology, and Bible Translations
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/14/23), Hank answers the following questions:Can Christians be possessed by demons?I have been teaching premillennialism for many years. Could you elaborate on your view of eschatology?Do you think the ministry of Chip Ingram is biblically sound?What do you think is the most accurate Bible translation?

Mar 13, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Violence, Molinism, and Atonement
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/13/23), Hank answers the following questions:At what point do Christians have the responsibility to use violence against those who commit horrendous evil and injustice?What is Molinism and what do you think of it?Looking at the books of Exodus and Numbers, can we determine the number of the Israelites?Does the Bible teach both physical and spiritual death are the result of sin? What was the payment for our sin?

Mar 11, 2023 • 28min
Best of BAM: Salt and Light in the World, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses the country’s rapid moral decline and encourages believers to be salt and light in the world; not becoming microcosms of the culture, but rather change agents in the culture.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I witness to a homosexual co-worker in a way that is not offensive?Did Zoroastrianism predate and influence Judaism and Christianity?Since the Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, does that mean our souls will be with the Lord until we receive our glorified bodies?I directly defrauded some people and I’ve asked God to forgive me, but should I make restitution?

Mar 10, 2023 • 28min
Godly Jealousy, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/10/23), 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?How can an infinite God take on a finite body in the incarnation?I am a new believer. Where can I look in the Bible to find strength and help with my own sinfulness?

Mar 9, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Divorce, Demonic Activity, and Transsexualism
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/09/23), Hank answers the following questions:Why didn’t Josephus write about the slaughter of babies by Herod that we find in the Gospel of Matthew?If your spouse commits adultery, are you free to get a divorce and remarry, or must you remain unmarried?There is a lot of spiritual activity with regard to angels and demons in the Bible. Why don’t we see that today?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?

Mar 8, 2023 • 28min
Q&A: Turning the Other Cheek, Chuck Missler, and Assurance of Salvation
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/08/23), Hank answers the following questions:When Jesus told His audience to turn the other cheek in Matthew 5:39, was this only referring to Roman soldiers? When He said to cut off your hand, did He mean this literally?Based on what I’ve heard you say in the past, is Chuck Missler leading people astray?What happens to those who have died in Christ at the resurrection?I love the Lord, but I have always struggled with lust and I am trying to gain assurance of my salvation. Do you have any insight?

Mar 7, 2023 • 28min
Testing All Things in Light of Scripture, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/07/23), Hank unpacks the common misnomer that certain leaders within the church are God’s anointed, and therefore are above criticism. Hank shows that according to the New Testament, all believers are anointed by God and no one’s teaching is above scrutiny but must be tested in light of Scripture.Hank also answers the following questions:What exactly is Joel Osteen teaching that is so off base?How can I explain certain passages of Scripture to open theists, such as Genesis 22:12?In the Old Testament sacrificial system, how often did each person sacrifice animals?In contrast to the earthly blessings promised by prosperity teachers, can we not experience spiritual blessings because of the grace of God?

Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
Facing Great Sociological Change, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/06/23), Hank shares his thoughts on the rapidly declining morality of our society which has become virtually ubiquitous. Using his acronym G.A.Y., Hank communicates in memorable fashion the biblical model of human sexuality and how we should relate to homosexuals.Hank also answers the following questions:Do believers go to heaven when they die, or will only God be in heaven and we will live on the new earth?What are the seven spirits of God described in the book of Revelation?Since the Lord commanded us to have no other gods before Him and doesn’t recognize any other god, why did God say He would destroy Baal?How could there be more animals on the ark than there were people on the Titanic?


