

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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Dec 16, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Satan’s Power, Depression, and Generational Sin
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:It is said that Satan is the god of this world. Does Satan have the power to create hurricanes and earthquakes? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (0:45)A lot of bad things have happened to me, is this because of my sin? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (2:13)I saw a debate on whether Jesus spoke words explicitly stating His divinity in the Gospel of John. Can you comment? Kevin - Sutter Creek, CA (4:55)What can you tell me about the Baha’i faith? Colin - Shiprock, NM (15:13)What does the Bible have to say about depression? Was Jesus ever depressed? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (18:13)Do our sins pass on to our children? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (19:48)Does the Apostle’s Creed deny that Jesus was Creator? Stan - Woodridge, VA (22:11)

Dec 14, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM: The Two Gardens, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank shares on the Tree of Life, the two Gardens, and Golgotha.Hank also answers the following questions:How can I start reading the Bible without getting confused? Jeremy - Fresno, CA (4:08)What is your take on the rapture? Juan - Modesto, CA (8:44)Can you explain Ezekiel’s vision of the wheel within a wheel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (15:13)I debated with a friend on whether Jesus died or not. Was I right to say that He died in his humanity? Norris - Memphis, TN (17:00)In Job 2:1-2, had Satan already been cast out of heaven? Norris - Memphis, TN (18:29)Is there subordination within the Trinity? Kevin - Chicago, IL (21:03)I heard a statement that all religions lead to heaven. Can you clarify this? If I am Jewish and I died, would I go to heaven? Holly - Topeka, KS (22:08)

Dec 13, 2024 • 28min
Indwelling and Infilling of the Holy Spirit, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/13/24), Hank speaks on the difference between being indwelt by the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Holy Spirit.Hank also answers the following questions:Is the “seed faith” doctrine biblical? Emmanuel - Cincinnati, OH (3:50)I was told about having a prayer language and that I need to pray for my prayer language. Is this biblical? Kathy - TX (15:11)Is the mark of the beast a literal mark on your hand or forehead? Delita – St. Clair, MO (18:31)If Jesus was in the grave for three days and three nights, how could he have been crucified on Good Friday? Tony - Farmington, MO (22:28)What are your thoughts on the United Church of God? Tim - Wichita, KS (24:45)

Dec 12, 2024 • 28min
Mining the Bible for All Its Wealth, and Q&A
Discover the art of mining the Bible for its profound wealth, going beyond literal interpretations. Explore why divine inspiration sometimes leads to misunderstanding and how context enriches understanding. Delve into the complexities of prayer life and find tips on creating a sacred space for communication with God. Unpack the discussions around contemporary church challenges, including critiques of modern evangelical practices and the need for deeper connections with Scripture.

Dec 11, 2024 • 28min
A Common Mistake, and Q&A
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/11/24), Hank discusses the common mistake that Christians make in supposing an unbeliever can be talked into the kingdom of God. Often the problem is not that one cannot believe but one will not believe.Hank also answers the following questions:My daughter attends church on Saturdays and our church on Sundays. Our pastor told her that she cannot go to two different churches. What should I do? Julie - Newnan, GA (2:45)Some churches think the Ten Commandments are void. Should we still observe them today? Ron - Memphis, TN (4:58)What is your opinion about Israel existing today, and the right of present-day Jews to occupy that land? Jim - San Antonio, TX (15:14)

Dec 10, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Age of the Earth, Intimacy Problems, and Sinning Unknowingly
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/10/24), Hank answers the following questions:The Bible says the Earth was created in six days, and it’s clear that the Earth is young. Isn’t dating by man’s standards foolishness to God? Rodney - Atoka, TN (1:20)What is your opinion of The Shack by William P. Young? Keith - Sioux Falls, SD (18:00)My wife is Catholic and I’m protestant. We are struggling with our intimacy because of our differences. Would masturbation be a sin in this case? Al - Harrison, NJ (20:11)If someone sins but they do not realize they are doing anything wrong, will God still condemn that person? Armando - St. Louis, MO (23:04)

Dec 9, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: The Genesis Creation Account, Protesting, and Santa Claus
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/09/24), Hank answers the following questions:How do I witness to a friend who doesn’t believe the Genesis creation account? Brian - Springfield, MO (0:49)Where did Cain’s wife come from? John - CT (4:30)Would Christ want us to publicly protest things like abortion? Jeff - Medford, OR (6:13)Which member of the Trinity should I pray to? When I pray to God am I praying to Jesus too? Kevin - Ponca, OK (15:13)Why did they take God’s name, “Yahweh” out of Scripture? Kathy - Oklahoma City, OK (20:32)Do you think it’s okay for Christian parents to tell their children stories about Santa Claus? Rusty - Birmingham, AL (23:43)

Dec 7, 2024 • 28min
Best of BAM Q&A: Souls After Death, Theistic Evolution, and Real Love
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank discusses what it means to say, “God is in my life,” or “Jesus is in my heart,” or “the Holy Spirit is in me.”Hank also answers the following questions:Can you clarify your view of souls after death in relation to the story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16? Paul - Fulton, MO (3:31)My son-in-law is a physics professor who believes God used evolution to create the world. How should I respond to this? Joyce - Spokane, WA (7:55)What is the significance of God numbering the hairs on our head? Joyce - Spokane, WA (10:01)If God is love, how would an unbeliever experience love? It’s not real love, right? Chad - Salem, VA (15:10)Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? Cheryl - Hermitage, TN (19:15)How do you explain Luke 6:38 in light of the prosperity gospel? Gerome - Fresno, CA (22:31)

Dec 6, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: God’s Origin, the Historicity of the Book of Job, and the End-Times
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/06/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is it okay for a Christian to be friends with a homosexual? Andrew - Elk Grove, CA (0:48)If we are made in God’s image, who created God? Sean - Topeka, KS (2:17)Can you explain the Trinity? As I understand it, God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost are one in three separate entities. Sean - Topeka, KS (3:17)The Oxford Study Bible says the Book of Job is Hebrew folklore. Is this true? Is the Book of Job fact? Jeff - Winston-Salem, NC (6:03)Will Christians be raptured before, in the middle, or after the tribulation? Humphrey - Lafayette, CA (15:11)Are all of the disasters mentioned in the Book of Revelation not true? Humphrey - Lafayette, CA (19:52)There are so many prophecies in the Bible, especially in Isaiah. Aren’t they prophesying the future, not the fall of Jerusalem? Humphrey - Lafayette, CA (22:41)

Dec 5, 2024 • 28min
Q&A: Murder, Wheel Within a Wheel, and Jesus’ Death
On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/05/24), Hank answers the following questions:Is it considered murder when a soldier takes someone’s life? Paul - Oklahoma City, OK (1:00)How does the killing and murder distinction apply to the abortion issue? Paul - Oklahoma City, OK (6:52)Can you explain the passage where Jesus says, “we are gods”? Bobby - Griffith, GA (7:55)Can you explain Ezekiel’s vision of the wheel within a wheel? Curtis - Antioch, TN (15:13)I debated with a friend on whether Jesus died or not. Was I right to say that He died in his humanity? Norris - Memphis, TN (17:00)In Job 2:1-2, had Satan already been cast out of heaven? Norris - Memphis, TN (18:28)Is there subordination within the Trinity? Kevin - Chicago, IL (21:03)I heard a statement that all religions lead to heaven. Can you clarify this? If I am Jewish and I died, would I go to heaven? Holly - Topeka, KS (22:08)