Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank describes an actual church called the United Church of Bacon, which was started at the home of Penn Jillette in 2010 by his friends, the Twelve Apostates. The reason for the name—aside from satire—is because bacon is real and can be proven to exist in a court of law. Hank uses this to show how the Christian faith is not blind, but rather faith in evidence.Hank also answers the following questions:Was God in control of the events surrounding the crucifixion?Is it acceptable for a pastor to be a comedian on the basis of 1 Corinthians 8:13?In talking with a Muslim, the subject of polygamy came up, and he referenced David and Solomon. Why did God allow polygamy in the Bible?How do I respond to someone who claims that you should live as a Christian in video games, and therefore you cannot play games where you are a criminal?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/03/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is your perspective on same-sex marriage at the state level, and is this really good for our culture and families?How do we as Christians determine what the essential doctrines are?When you discuss the book of Revelation, you continually talk about metaphors and figurative language, but why then do you interpret the new heaven and new earth literally?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/02/23), Hank answers the following questions:What is the significance of Jesus’ reference to Daniel 7:13 in Matthew 26:64?What is the Key of David?How can I share the gospel on social media websites?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?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (03/01/23), Hank answers the following questions:A friend of mine recently joined a Unitarian church and I was wondering what your stance was on Unitarian theology, and how I should approach a discussion with him?What steps should I take to prepare myself for fasting?I am a Christian and also a polygamist. What is your opinion on this subject?I’ve been reading a book called, Has the Church Replaced Israel? What is your opinion on this as well as the future restoration and salvation of Israel?What do you see with regard to the rebuilding of the temple?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/28/23), 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?Is the concept of soul sleep biblical?What does the Bible say about capital punishment?If I refuse to perform the wedding of a lesbian couple, I could be sued and possibly lose my church. What should I do in this situation?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/27/23), Hank answers the following questions:I am an atheist and I know many good people. Is it true that according to Scripture a person must have a God-given morality to be a good person?Why does the NIV say that Mark 16:9-20 is not included in the earliest manuscripts? If so, why is this section in the Bible? Where did it come from?One of the arguments I’ve heard against a worldwide flood is that if the water was above Mt. Everest, those in the ark would have frozen to death. What are your thoughts?Are there generational curses that carry down through bloodlines or did Christ break this?How would you define hatred towards a brother as mentioned in 1 John 3:13-15?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Is the New Living Translation a good translation of the Bible?Why does Genesis chapter 6 speak about sons of God when there is only one Son of God?Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven, and remember what happened during our time on earth?How are you able to raise so many children and be the president of CRI?Why didn’t God actualize the angels in righteousness before they fell?Since Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:10 says there should not be divisions amongst believers, what does this say about all the different denominations within the body of Christ today?Could you explain the story of the fish with a coin in its mouth in Matthew 17:24-27?Would the command to obey the government in Romans chapter 13 apply to sharia law?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/24/23), Hank describes an actual church called the United Church of Bacon, which was started at the home of Penn Jillette in 2010 by his friends, the Twelve Apostates. The reason for the name—aside from satire—is because bacon is real and can be proven to exist in a court of law. Hank uses this to show how the Christian faith is not blind, but rather faith in evidence.Hank also answers the following questions:Was God in control of the events surrounding the crucifixion?Is it acceptable for a pastor to be a comedian on the basis of 1 Corinthians 8:13?My brother is part of a religion that says if you use any other name in prayer besides Yahweh or Yeshua, you might as well be praying to a rock. Do you know anything about this?Can you explain Trinitarian theology as taught by Karl Barth and Thomas and James Torrance?What is your opinion on the book Jesus Calling by Sarah Young?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/23/23), Hank answers the following questions:Who is the false prophet mentioned in Revelation chapter 13?Why did Jesus refer to Himself as the Son of Man?In talking with a Muslim, the subject of polygamy came up, and he referenced David and Solomon. Why did God allow polygamy in the Bible?How do I respond to someone who claims that you should live as a Christian in video games, and therefore you cannot play games where you are a criminal?

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (02/22/23), Hank notes that today is Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the forty days of preparation for celebrating the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. During this time, Christians remember our sinfulness, we repent, we ask for God’s forgiveness, and we recognize that God’s forgiveness comes at an infinite price—the death of Jesus Christ on the cross on our behalf. Hank also discusses Clean Monday, which is part of the Eastern Church’s observance of the Great Lent.Hank also answers the following questions:Which historian was the first to mention the Gospels?If Jesus died on Friday and rose on Sunday, isn’t that just two days?Can you clarify your statement on the doctrine of once saved, always saved?I’ve had someone question me about Christ being in the grave for three days; would you mind explaining that?What would have happened if Adam and Eve did not eat the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?I believe the Church misunderstands the timing of the day of preparation and Jesus’ crucifixion.